Partially automated lever-shifted mechanical transmission system
US5904635A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19251
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A partially automated transmission system (100) and method for controlling same is provided. The system includes a manually shifted splitter-type transmission (10) having a spatter section (14) and a manually shifted main section (12). The splitter section is controlled by a splitter actuator (116) under control from a system ECU (146). The operator is provided with a selector (120) for selecting upshifts and downshifts. Preferably, shifting in the upper group of ratios (A (9/10)) is fully automatic.
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