System and method for shifting the transfer case into and out of the neutral position using an electronic vehicle information center
US8977429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2306/21
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for shifting a vehicle's transfer case into or out of the neutral position, using an electronic vehicle information center. The system comprises a transfer case control module connected to a transfer case and an electronic vehicle information center connected to the transfer case control module. The electronic vehicle information center instructs the transfer case control module to shift the transfer case into or out of the neutral position by detecting an input signal request from a control panel to shift the transfer case into or out of a neutral position, and sending an instruction signal to the transfer case control module to shift the transfer case into or out of the neutral position.
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