Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a first valve assembly that is actuatable between a first position and a second position, a transmission component fluidly connected to the first valve assembly, and a second valve assembly, which is actuatable between a first position and a second position, fluidly connected to the first valve assembly. The first valve assembly is disposed between the second valve assembly and the transmission component. The transmission component is locked when the first valve assembly is in its first position. The transmission component is unlocked when the first valve assembly is in its second position. A pressurized transmission fluid bypasses the second valve assembly when the second valve assembly is in either its first position or its second position.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing a transmission control system that enables an operator to quickly and effortlessly shift or change gears/selections/modes, in either a sequential or non-sequential manner without incurring the undesired unloading of driveline motion, while retaining consistent launches/start offs. More particularly, an improved transmission control system with an electronic gear shifter is presented for use in a vehicle or machine having an engine and transmission with a plurality of gear ratios or selections. The system allows the operator to shift gears/selections in a normal sequential progression or a progression that skips numerical order. Thus, the vehicle or machine may be accelerated and/or decelerated at a faster and more predictable rate to achieve greater performance in certain operating conditions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing a transmission control system that enables an operator to quickly and effortlessly shift or change gears/selections/modes, in either a sequential or non-sequential manner without incurring the undesired unloading of driveline motion, while retaining consistent launches/start offs. More particularly, an improved transmission control system with an electronic gear shifter is presented for use in a vehicle or machine having an engine and transmission with a plurality of gear ratios or selections. The system allows the operator to shift gears/selections in a normal sequential progression or a progression that skips numerical order. Thus, the vehicle or machine may be accelerated and/or decelerated at a faster and more predictable rate to achieve greater performance in certain operating conditions.