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Stage-geared gearbox for motor vehicles

US7278950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2003
Grant dateOct 9, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19251
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stage-geared gearbox for motor vehicles, includes an unsynchronized basic gearbox, at least one synchronized auxiliary gear and at least one control unit for controlling engagement and disengagement of the gears of the gearbox and also neutral position. In the gearbox, the control unit is arranged so as, when input signals indicating that neutral position is selected are received, to put the synchronized auxiliary gear in neutral position.

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