Electronic shifter with tactile feedback
US9890849B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G5/05
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic gear shifter is described herein that provides tactile feedback imitating the tactile feedback generated by a manual transmission shifter. The shifter includes a tactile feedback mechanism having a base, a pivot through the base, one or more springs coupled to the base, and first and second detents. The base rotates about the pivot, whereas the springs resist rotations of the base from, and return the base to, and equilibrium position. The first detent resists rotation of the base from the equilibrium position. The second detent resists further rotation of the base past the first detent and away from the equilibrium position. Rotation of the base past the first and second detents imitates manual transmission tactile feedback, and rotation of the base past the second detent also closes one or more of the electronic switches.
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