Method and apparatus to measure force-travel profile of a shifter in a vehicle environment
US7536918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H61/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Generally provided is a system and method that determines a force-travel profile of a shifter in a vehicle having a shifter having an associated shifter shaft for a transmission. The feel of the shifter to a user of the shifter may be improved by using present system. Additionally, accurate measurements for determining shifter forces applied to a shifter and corresponding position of the shifter are performed. In operation, the system correlates the forces applied to the shifter and associated movement of the shifter to determine an associated feel of the shifter. The system operates to equate the forces correlating to the shifter and movement of the shifter to calibrate a feel of the shifter for a user applying the force to the shifter to actuate the shifter.
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