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Vehicular semi-automatic shift implementation system for lever-shifted, splitter-type, compound transmission with an intent-to-shift switch operable to cause automatic control of engine fueling and initiation of a splitter shift

US6015366A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 1997
Grant dateJan 18, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19284
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A semi-automatic shift implementation system (100) for a lever-shifted mechanical transmission (10) includes an intent-to-shift sensor (122), such as an intent-to-shift button (120). Upon sensing an intent to shift, a controller (146) will cause the engine to be fueled to minimize torque-lock conditions at jaw clutches to be disengaged.

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