Abstract: The present invention discloses a hydraulic cylinder suspension method for actively controlling shock-induced vibration when a hydraulic cylinder in a construction vehicle makes a sudden stop, the method comprising the steps of: determining whether the hydraulic cylinder makes a sudden stop; receiving a pressure signal; determining an operational direction of the hydraulic cylinder during a sudden stop of the hydraulic cylinder; and supplying hydraulic fluid to large and small chambers of the hydraulic cylinder or returning to a tank.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor assembly having a hydraulic motor mounted in a motor housing and an axle mounted in a separate axle housing. A ring gear and a port block are mounted between the motor housing and the axle housing. A swash plate is mounted in the motor housing and is engaged to the hydraulic motor to control the hydraulic output thereof, and the swash plate is movable between at least a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A brake lever assembly for actuating a hydraulic disc brake system is shown and described. The brake lever assembly provides two-stage braking by operatively connecting a lever to first and second pistons contained in a master cylinder. The first and second pistons are operatively connected to one another such that they move together until the first piston reaches a threshold distance from a top end of the master cylinder, after which the second piston moves with respect to the first piston.

Abstract: A steam power plant arrangement with a steam turbine and a steam generator, a condenser and a preheating system is characterized according to the invention in that the steam generator, the condenser and the preheating system are configured as individual functionally and spatially defined function areas, which are arranged in a spatial installation concept in a distributed manner around the steam turbine.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for reducing the carbon monoxide emissions emitted by a pilot injector of a gas turbine combustor. Multiple embodiments of a means for establishing a recirculation zone are disclosed whereby a portion of the fuel and air mixture from the pilot injector recirculates and a flame is held, thereby increasing the local reaction temperature at the desired location and lowering carbon monoxide emissions.

Abstract: An improved gas turbine engine combustor with a liner and a dome connected to the liner trough small radius transition portions only, the dome having a plurality of fuel nozzles mounted therein and an interior directly exposed to a combustion region of the combustor, the dome including a plurality of effusion cooling holes provided non-perpendicularly to an entry surface of the holes, the dome being substantially planar.

Abstract: A method and system that uses the flow of drilling fluid to cool electrical components in a downhole environment. A substantially cylindrical housing comprises a wall which houses at least one electrical component directly coupled to a thermoelectric cooling device. An opposing surface of the thermoelectric cooling device contacts a flow of drilling fluid through a hollow passageway in the wall. The flow of drilling fluid acts as a heat sink to transfer heat from the cooling device to a remote location. In this manner, heat is efficiently and directly transferred from the electrical component to the cooling device to the drilling fluid, while the location of the present system within a wall of the housing enables reliable protection of sensitive electrical components from hostile effects downhole.

Abstract: The fruit refrigerator has a cold plate which is cooled by a thermal electric unit secured underneath. Power is supplied to the thermal electric unit and to a cooling fan which blows air over the thermal electric unit. The cold plate has a depressed center, and liquid drains down through a wick. The cold plate has a transparent cover. A circulating fan on the cold plate prevents stratification within the domed cover and helps equalize cooling of fruit on the tray.

Abstract: A cryogenic refrigerator includes a first refrigerant tube and a second refrigerant tube each comprising two tubes that are arranged on a cooling stage substantially parallel to each other and communicate with each other through a gas passage formed in the cooling stage. Phase differences are provided to oscillating gas pressures in the first and second refrigerant tubes, to cancel vibration of the cooling stage. Thus, the cryogenic refrigerator can be provided which can effectively reduce the vibration of the cooling stage caused by the oscillating gas pressure and can reduce the size thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dehumidification equipment and more particularly, to a dehumidification system and method for use in hazardous locations. In particular, there is provided a desiccant wheel assembly for use in a dehumidification system. The desiccant wheel assembly includes a cabinet and a desiccant wheel rotatively mounted within the cabinet. The desiccant wheel has a core impregnated with a desiccant material and an electrically conductive outer shell surrounding the core. Means are provided for driving rotation of the desiccant wheel within the cabinet. The desiccant wheel assembly further includes a static control device connected to a ground and associated with the desiccant wheel for discouraging the build-up of electrostatic charges on the desiccant wheel during rotation thereof. A dehumidification system comprising such a desiccant wheel assembly is also described along with a method for dehumidifying air in an enclosed space using a desiccant wheel dehumidification system.

Abstract: A waste energy-based vehicle air conditioning system includes efficient compression driving means coupled to refrigeration means, which greatly reduces the extra fuel otherwise required to operate conventional vehicle air conditioning systems. In one implementation, the compression driving means includes a controller (e.g., magnetic clutch) that couples mechanical waste energy from an engine fan axle, a vehicle drive shaft, or a transmission shaft directly to an axle of a refrigerant compressor. Alternatively, the controller can also include a battery that is charged from the mechanical waste energy. Upon detecting the presence of vehicle waste energy, such as the driver's foot releasing from a gas pedal, the controller powers the refrigerant compressor with a rotating axle (e.g., during deceleration) or with the vehicle's battery power, as appropriate. One or more kits can be used to retrofit existing vehicles to operate the respective air conditioning systems principally on waste energy.

Abstract: Multi-type air conditioner comprising an outdoor unit installed in an outdoor, comprising a compressor, a refrigerant flow controlling part connected to a discharge end of the compressor for guiding the refrigerant proper to operation conditions selectively, an outdoor heat exchanger connected to the refrigerant flow controlling part, a defrosting device at a side of the outdoor heat exchanger, and a piping system connected between the parts, a plurality of indoor units each installed in a room and having an indoor heat exchanger and an electronic expansion valve having one end connected to one end of the indoor heat exchanger, and a distributor between the outdoor unit and the indoor units for selectively guiding refrigerant from the outdoor unit to the plurality of indoor units proper to operation conditions, and guiding the refrigerant passed through the indoor units to the outdoor unit again.

Abstract: A method of operating a spray unit for efficiently thermally managing one or more electronic devices. The method of operating a spray unit includes a first portion and a second portion positioned with the first portion. The first portion includes at least one first orifice for dispensing a first fluid flow towards at least one electronic device. A second portion is positioned within the first portion, wherein the second portion may be slidably positioned or non-movably positioned within the first portion. The second portion includes at least one second orifice for dispensing a second fluid flow towards at least one electronic device.

Abstract: A mounting assembly (30) for mounting an evaporator (21) of a refrigeration system (20) to an electronic component (10) includes a housing member (31) and a clamping member (32). The housing member defines a through hole (33) with the electronic component located therein. The evaporator is received in the through hole and located in axial alignment with the electronic component. The evaporator defines therein a fluid flow channel (25) for passage of a refrigerant fluid. The refrigeration system is in fluid communication with the fluid flow channel of the evaporator to supply refrigerant fluid thereto. The clamping member is attached to the housing member and has an abutting portion (84) integrally formed therefrom for exerting an uniform force to the evaporator to maintain the evaporator in thermal contact with the electronic component.

Abstract: Provided is an assembly for insulating substantially vertical runs of cooled surfaces that are continuously or periodically exposed to air or another gas that has a dewpoint temperature above that of the cooled surface, thereby resulting in condensation water vapor on or adjacent the cooled surface. One embodiment of the insulating assembly provides a wicking material layer adjacent the cooled surface that, in combination with transporting and evaporating structures, removes the condensate from the vicinity of the cooled surface and allows for its evaporation into the ambient gas surrounding the exterior surface of the insulating assembly. Another embodiment provides for exposing the condensate to an internal conditioned gas stream to provide for evaporation that does not necessarily utilize an exterior surface. Both embodiments remove condensate from the insulating structure and thereby tend to avoid any substantial condensate accumulation and maintain the insulating performance.

Abstract: A defrosting heater in a refrigerator with a flammable refrigerant sealed therein, including a first glass tube (53) having a heater wire (52) inside thereof, a plug (58) covering both end opening parts of the first glass tube (53) and a second glass tube (54), a lead wire (55) piercing the plug (58) and connected to an end of the heater wire (52), and a positioning plate (57) disposed on a connection part of the lead wire (55) with the heater wire (52). Flame propagation can be prevented by setting the size of a space (58b) formed by the plug (58) and the positioning plate (59) according to the sealing quantity of the flammable refrigerant and the surface temperature of the heater wire (52), and an unstable state in a defrosting mode is prevented even when the flammable refrigerant leaks.

Abstract: Method gas liquefaction which comprises cooling a feed gas stream successively through at least two heat exchange zones, wherein cooling is provided by respective vaporizing refrigerants, and wherein the refrigerant in the coldest temperature range is only partially vaporized in the coldest heat exchange zone and then is vaporized in a further heat exchange zone at temperatures above the highest temperature of the coldest heat exchange zone to form a totally vaporized refrigerant. The totally vaporized refrigerant is compressed to yield a compressed refrigerant stream, and the entire compressed refrigerant stream is either (i) cooled by indirect heat exchange in the further heat exchange zone, thereby providing self-refrigeration for the recirculating refrigeration process, or (ii) cooled in a heat exchange zone preceding the coldest heat exchange zone by indirect heat exchange with a respective vaporizing refrigerant and then further cooled the in the further heat exchange zone.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air-exhausting lehr for laminated glass sheets, including a tunnel-like lehr, a conveyor, including elements for carrying laminated glass sheets in a substantially upright position through the lehr, and air circulation ducts, having fans and heating elements associated therewith for blasting heated air between the laminated glass sheets presently on the conveyor within the lehr. The lehr has its sides provided with movable walls for adjusting the lehr width to match a given glass size. This results in an enhanced passage of air between glass sheets regardless of variations in glass size.

Abstract: A mesh (36) is placed around a bundle (32) of fused glass fibers. The bundle is then immersed in a leaching bath (44). The ends of the bundle are protected from the bath fluid by furrules (34). Some of the glass of the bundle is leached out, so as to provide a flexible fiber bundle.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article cleaning apparatus comprising an air management mechanism, a cleaning basket assembly, a fluid regeneration device, a working fluid device, a clean fluid device, and a controller. The working fluid device is coupled to the fluid regeneration device, the cleaning basket assembly, and the air management mechanism. The clean fluid device is coupled to the cleaning basket assembly and the fluid regeneration device. The controller is coupled to the air management mechanism, the cleaning basket assembly, the working fluid device, the regeneration device, and the clean fluid device. The controller is configured to control a cleaning process. The present invention also provides a method for performing the cleaning process.

Abstract: A computer lock includes a housing having a groove opening at an outer surface thereof to receive an end of a fastening cable and/or a part of a computer. An actuator is disposed in the housing and actuated by a lock assembly disposed inside the housing so as to move toward the locking groove when the lock assembly is in a locking position. The actuator has a moving seat, a penetrating pin, and a push pin. The penetrating pin extends into the locking groove and engages the end of the fastening cable and/or the part of the computer received in the locking groove when the lock assembly is in the locking position. An anchor unit is disposed in the housing and controlled by the push pin to interlock with a hole of the computer.

Abstract: Improvements for an engaging mechanism for locks, wherein a spindle (6b) of the radial actuator (6) has an articulated connection to the tip of a first elastic arm (13), which elastic arm is radially fixed at its other end in an axis (14) that is mounted with freedom to turn, and that one end of a second elastic arm (15) is radially fixed in this axis (14) with a 90° difference in rotation, the second elastic arm having its other end meshing with the spiral thread of an endless screw (16), which forms the output axis of an electric motor (17) that turns in both directions of rotation and is oriented transversely to said freely rotating axis (14).

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a lock keying system comprising: a lock cylinder comprising: a cylinder body; a plug assembly disposed in the cylinder body and comprising a plurality of pins and a one-to-one corresponding plurality of racks for relocating the plurality of pins; and a rack alignment tool receiving aperture defined by the lock cylinder; and a rack alignment tool comprising: a base plate; and a plurality of spaced elongated prongs, each prong from the plurality of prongs comprising a first longitudinal end adapted to engage a corresponding one of the plurality of racks, each prong from the plurality of prongs dimensioned lengthwise to relocate to a first predetermined position the corresponding one of the plurality of racks, the first predetermined position common to each of the plurality of racks, each prong from the plurality of prongs comprising a second longitudinal end connected to the base plate, wherein the rack alignment tool is adapted to restrain a carrie

Abstract: A process for producing a seamless steel pipe, in which the occurrence of inner surface flaws in the pipe can be reduced through the lowering of the friction coefficient during the elongation rolling by means of a mandrel mill is provided. The reduction of inner surface flaws is accomplished through the use of a lubricant composed mainly of either or both of graphite and mica coated to the surface of a mandrel bar, and another lubricant composed mainly of an alkali metal borate that is applied onto the inner surface of the hollow stock pipe. The temperature of the pipe prior to receiving the lubricant, during lubricant application, and prior to elongation rolling is controlled. The time between descaling or piercing and lubricant application and between lubricant application and elongation rolling is also controlled.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a clutch housing having a boss portion and a drum portion integrally provided with the boss portion, is characterized by steps of integrally forming the boss portion and the drum portion by hot forging, and forced-cooling at least a portion of the boss portion, continuous to the integrally forming step.

Abstract: A method for perforating a sheet (1) with the aid of a stamp (3) and a matrix (2) is described, the sheet (1) being elongated before the hole punching in accordance with the setpoint diameter in the hole boundary area through bulging of the hole area. In order to be able to stamp flat perforated sheets, it is suggested that the sheet (1) be countersunk through embossing in the hole boundary area on the side diametrically opposite the matrix (2) after the hole punching to equalize internal tensions.

Abstract: A terminal crimping pliers is provided, which is designed with a simple structure, and is used to improve the disadvantages of the conventional terminal crimping pliers, such as being difficult to be grasped and difficult for forces applied thereon. The terminal crimping pliers can be extended with a small angle, through a vertical stopping slot combined with two stopping slots with oblique angles, and the terminal crimping pliers can be held closed with a small force.

Abstract: A forming machine includes a first transmission mechanism connected to a cutting mechanism and a conveying clamp mechanism, a drive mechanism for driving the first transmission mechanism; and a second transmission mechanism driven by the drive mechanism for driving a feeding mechanism. The second transmission mechanism includes a driven wheel driven by the drive mechanism, a first swing member connected to the feeding mechanism and confronting the driven wheel, an eccentric pin projecting axially from the driven wheel and connected slidably to the first swing member. The eccentric pin slides relative to the first swing member while rotating along with the driven wheel so that the first swing member is swung to and fro in a cycle motion and completes one cycle for each revolution of the eccentric pin.

Abstract: Press brake tool holders suitable for releasing and securing press brake tools are provided. Provided in certain embodiments are a press brake tool holder and press brake tool, in combination. Methods of using press brake tool holders as well as press brake tool holders and press brake tools are also provided.

Abstract: Impact-sensing and measurement systems are disclosed, especially for use in contact sports and related activities that involve exchanges of impacts or blows. The system generally includes at least one impact sensor, a controller, and a feedback device. The controller is in communication with the at least one impact sensor, and includes a microprocessor having a control program software executed thereon at least for processing data from the at least one impact sensor. The feedback device is in communication with the controller and is configured to produce an audio or video output, or combined audio and visual output, based on impact data produced by the impact sensor upon sensing an impact and processed by the first controller. The controller can be programmed to provide specialized training regimens and/or interactive training programs, such as over a computer network.

Abstract: A gas measuring method performs a gas measurement inside a sealed container provided with a pair of plates and an exhaust pipe having a breakable vacuum isolating member on at least one of the plates. The method includes the steps of connecting the sealed container to a gas measuring apparatus through the exhaust pipe, and breaking the breakable vacuum isolating member.

Abstract: A piezocable based sensor for measuring unsteady pressures inside a pipe comprises a cable wrapped around the pipe and an outer band compressing the cable towards the pipe. The cable provides a signal indicative of unsteady pressure within the pipe in response to expansion and contraction of the pipe. The cable includes: a first electrical conductor, a piezoelectric material disposed around the first electrical conductor, a second electrical conductor disposed around the piezoelectric material, and an insulative jacket surrounding the piezoelectric material and electrical conductors. The cable may be part of an array of cables wrapped around the pipe, and a signal processor may determine a parameter of the fluid using the signals. A housing is disposed around the pipe and electrical components associated with the pipe. Ends of the housing include a sealing arrangement, which provides a seal between the ends of the housing and the pipe.

Abstract: With an arrangement for determining the penetration depth (10) when putting in place supporting elements (2) into a water bed (5), according to the invention, there is provided a pressure sensor (7) for measuring the water pressure which is fastenable to the supporting element (2) or to a device (1) connected to the supporting element (2). The readings (11) supplied by the pressure sensor (7) are transmitted via a signal lead (15) to an evaluation unit (16) which determines the penetration depth (10) of the supporting element (2) from the reading differences which occur during the sinking of the pressure sensor (7) on penetration of the supporting element (2) into the water bed (5).

Abstract: Devices are presented which allow determination of unknown surface properties through the creation of a channel capillary, comprised in part of the subject surface or surfaces, and measurement of the capillary pressure created by a test fluid within the resultant channel. In various embodiments of the invention, a channel is created in a reference material which is bonded, through some mechanism, to the test surface in order to create a narrow capillary channel. In other embodiments of the invention, the capillary channel is created with test surfaces on either side of standoff strips which space the surfaces a precise distance from one another. Methods are presented for using these capillaries through immersion, along their length, in a bath of test fluid, such that the resultant fluid level provides a measure of capillary pressure.

Abstract: A tire pressure control system for determining and/or monitoring a pressure in an air-filled tire of a vehicle uses a pressure-measuring device located in the tire. The tire pressure control system includes a seat diagnosis module for checking whether the pressure-measuring device is fastened in the tire.

Abstract: A thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes an ambient temperature RTD sensor and a flow rate RTD sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. The fluid flow RTD sensor is incorporated into a Wheatstone bridge circuit which is used to provide increased sensitivity to the outputs of the RTD sensors. Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate RTD sensor may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks, and on certain conditions, a controller may close a supply line valve to avoid flooding of a structure.

Abstract: A tank gauging system for sensing product parameters of a product contained in a tank is disclosed. The system comprises a microwave-based level gauging unit and a temperature gauging unit. A controller of the system includes an external interface adapted to enable communication between the tank gauging system and an external control system; processing circuitry configured for management of communication over the external interface; and a power supply, which is enclosed in an explosion-proof housing and configured to supply intrinsically safe power to the gauging units, wherein the power supply has an essentially rectangular output characteristic. Further, an intrinsically safe two-wire bus connecting the controller and the gauging units is provided, wherein the two-wire bus is usable both for transmitting measurement signals related to the sensed product parameters from the gauging units to the controller and for providing intrinsically safe power from the controller to the gauging units.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method capable of acquiring a physically and physiologically valid muscular strength from motion data based on a musculoskeletal model. The present invention relates to a method for obtaining muscular tension by performing inverse dynamics calculation of a musculoskeletal model. The method comprises a step for optimizing a contact force ?C received from an environment using acquired floor reaction force data and a step for optimizing the muscle tension f using acquired motion data, acquired myogenic potential data, and optimized contact force. The motion data, reaction force data and myogenic potential data can be measured at the same time by a behavior capture system.

Abstract: A gyroscope and temperature sensor are formed on a single chip using SOI-MEMS technology. The temperature sensor has an array of resistors to accurately detect the temperature of the gyroscope in temperatures and conditions that can range from extreme heat to extreme cold. The positioning of the gyroscope and temperature sensor on the same chip allow for extremely accurate real-time feedback of the gyroscope's temperature for utilization by a control system.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe has a probe proper, a connector and a cable for electrically connecting between the probe proper and the connector. The probe proper includes a transducer that converts between ultrasonic wave and electricity, and a phase change member having a property to cause a phase change of from solid to liquid at a particular temperature reached in an operation time period of the transducer and a phase change of from liquid to solid at lower than the particular temperature.

Abstract: A differential pressure indicator and method of configuring a differential pressure indicator is provided. The differential pressure indicator is configurable to provide open circuit or closed circuit logic and includes a housing, a pressure responsive element, a post, first, second and third electrical contacts and an electrical insulator from an insulative material. The electrical insulator separates the third electrical contact from either the first contact or the second contact to provide a desired type of logic. The differential pressure indicator may use substantially similar components to provide either open circuit or closed circuit logic or the components may be rearranged to provide either open circuit or closed circuit logic.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for a pressure sensor having a cavity configured to receive on applied pressure is provided. The cavity has a first and a second wall. A deflectable diaphragm is positioned in the cavity and configured to form a first and a second capacitance with the first wall and a third and a fourth capacitance with the second wall which change in response to the applied pressure. The capacitances form a first transfer function and a second transfer function. Changes in the first transfer function relative to the second transfer function are detected to provide a diagnostic output.

Abstract: An interface device and method for interfacing instruments to a vascular access simulation system serve to interface peripherals in the form of mock or actual medical instruments to the simulation system to enable simulation of medical procedures. The interface device includes a catheter unit assembly for receiving a catheter needle assembly, and a skin traction mechanism to simulate placing skin in traction or manipulating other anatomical sites for performing a medical procedure. The catheter needle assembly and skin traction mechanism are manipulated by a user during a medical procedure. The catheter unit assembly includes a base, a housing, a bearing assembly and a shaft that receives the catheter needle assembly. The bearing assembly enables translation of the catheter needle assembly, and includes bearings that enable the shaft to translate in accordance with manipulation of the catheter needle assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for strain gage measurement of differential pressure across a body inserted into a flowing fluid where the body includes an exterior upstream facing portion, an exterior downstream facing portion and interior surfaces. At least one first electrically resistive strain gage having connecting terminals is disposed on one or more of the interior surfaces of the upstream facing portion and at least one second electrically resistive strain gage having connecting terminals is disposed on one or more of the interior surfaces of the downstream facing portion. The first and second strain gages are electrically connected to form the legs of a full Wheatstone Bridge, the electrical output of which is directly related to the differential pressure across the inserted body.

Abstract: In a torque sensor having lead pins connected to a wire harness, the wire harness includes: a plurality of lead wires; a plurality of connection terminals each having a sleeve mounted around each of the lead pins and a connection portion extended from an outer periphery of the sleeve to be connected with one end of the lead wire; and an electrically insulating terminal holder for holding the plural connection terminals. The terminal holder includes: a sleeve holder portion for holding the sleeves in mutually spaced relation in order to prevent the sleeves from contacting each other; and a connection-portion holder portion for holding the connection portions in mutually spaced relation in order to prevent the connection portions from bending to contact each other.

Abstract: A torque sensor is provided with a torsion bar, first and second elongate sleeves respectively secured to one and the other ends of the torsion bar, and a pair of resolvers respectively mounted on the first and second elongate sleeves. First and second stop portions are provided respectively at overlapping portions of the first and second elongate sleeves where the second elongate sleeve is fit partly on the external surface of the first elongate sleeve with a play. A rotary sleeve given to one of the resolvers is press-fit on the external surface of the stop portion provided on the second elongate sleeve for mounting one of the resolvers thereon as well as for reinforcing the mechanical strength of the stop portion provided on the second elongate sleeve. Further, the resolvers used therein are chosen as those respectively having n-poles and m-poles.

Abstract: A torque sensor assembly includes a reduced hysteresis by imparting a magnetoelastic ring with a first remnant magnetic field and a second remnant magnetic field that are disposed in opposite orientations. The first and second magnetic fields are spaced apart such that a third magnetic field is created within the magnetoelastic ring. The third magnetic field is a loosely pinned magnetic domain that imparts a negative hysteresis within the magnetoelastic ring. The negative hysteresis imparted to the magnetoelastic ring provides for the countering of positive hysteresis created by the application of torque.

Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting articles of glassware at a plurality of angularly spaced inspection stations includes a conveyor that moves articles of glassware to and from inspection stations, a drive roller that rotates articles of glassware at at least one inspection station, and an inspection device spaced from an inspection station and adapted to inspect an article of glassware as it is moved by the conveyor and caused to pass by the inspection device.

Abstract: An automated manual transmission control apparatus includes: a clutch; a transmission including: an input shaft; an output shaft; at least one forward shift stage gear; at least one synchromesh mechanism; and at least one reserve shift stage gear; an input shaft rotational speed sensor; a controlling means; a temporarily engaging means for performing a temporal engagement operation by which, the synchromesh mechanism is temporarily frictionally engaged with the at least one forward shift stage gear; and a reverse driving determining means for preventing a shift operation into the reverse shift stage when a vehicle speed obtained from the results of the input shaft rotational speed sensor exceeds a specified value at a time of the temporal engagement operation.

Abstract: In association with a solenoidal coil 10 being energized to unlock a shift lever 1C, a first movable core 9 and a second movable core 11 magnetically stick together so as to rotationally move in unison from an original position in which the first movable core 9 engages with the second movable core 11. Because the first movable core 9 and the second movable core 11 stick together before unlocking the shift lever 1C, it is possible to avoid the first movable core 9 from hitting the second movable core 11 so as to eliminate an operational noise. A lock plate 7 and a link plate 8 are rotatably provided around a rotational center 6 in relative to the solenoidal coal 10. This prevents the lock plate 7 and the link plate 8 from moving rotationally in unison with the solenoidal coil 10 so as to insure a smooth and quick rotational movement.