Sensing and display of gear ratios
US8600630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M2025/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present application discloses an apparatus for determining and displaying gear ratios in a transmission system having a driving sprocket set, a driven sprocket set and a flexible drive member that engages the driving sprocket set and driven sprocket set, the apparatus comprising a display, a sensing module, the sensing module comprising a plurality of magneto-resistive assemblies, wherein at least one of the plurality of magneto-resistive assemblies is configured to detect adjustment of the transmission system, the sensing module configured to generate a signal responsive to said adjustment of the transmission system, and a data processor communicatively coupled with the display and with the sensing module, the data processor configured to receive the signal generated by the sensing module, process the signal to generate data relating to sprockets engaged by the flexible drive member, and write the data to the display.
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