Machine element or mechanism – Gearing – Interchangeably locked
Patent
1997-01-21
1998-09-22
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Gearing
Interchangeably locked
7447318, 477115, 477121, F16H 5904
Patent
active
058098356
ABSTRACT:
A shift mechanism is provided for requesting an upshift and a downshift in a multiple gear ratio transmission of a motor vehicle. The mechanism comprises a shift lever for requesting a gear change, a controller for determining the proper gear ratio and for causing the proper gear ratio to be engaged when the shift lever is moved to request a gear ratio change, and a shift gate for directing the travel of the shift lever in a pattern including an upshift plane, a downshift plane and a delay position therebetween.
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Beim Rudolf
Janson David A.
Dottavio James J.
Ford Global Technologies Inc.
Herrmann Allan D.
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