Semi-automatic shift implementation with automatic engine control enable switch
US6007455A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H63/502
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A semi-automatic shift implementation system (100) for a manually shifted transmission (10) having gear ratios selectively engaged and disengaged by means of jaw clutches (48, 50) selectively positioned by a shift lever (57). The system will sense a transmission neutral condition, operation of a manually actuated switch (120), and a target gear ratio (GR.sub.T) and, upon sensing a transmission neutral condition and continued actuation of said switch, will automatically cause the system engine (102) to achieve a substantially synchronous speed (ES=IS=((OS*GR.sub. T).+-.E) for engaging the target ratio.
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