Automatic forward/reverse gear change system having a main clutch disengaged and main vehicle brake engaged during a shuttle shift
US5875680A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19251
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle powershuttle system comprising a conventional forward/reverse gearset with a synchromesh and an electronic control system arranged to automatically control the vehicle main clutch, main brake and forward/reverse synchromesh to effect a substantially smooth engagement of forward or reverse drive to the vehicle driving wheels on manual selection of forward or reverse gear.
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