Abstract: In an automatic transmission apparatus (10) for a vehicle provided with a shift lever (20) manually changing a position of an automatic transmission (50), a torque detector (30) for detecting a changing operation force of the shift lever, and an assist force applying means (40) for applying a backup force to the manual operating force of the shift lever so as to transmit to the automatic transmission via a transmitting means (52-54), thereby changing to a desired position, a lever base (26) of the shift lever (20) is mounted to an input shaft (31a) of the rotation axis (31) of the torque detector (30), and an output gear (43) of the assist force applying means (40) is mounted to an output shaft (31b) of the rotation axis (31) of the torque detector (30), and the rotation axis of the shift lever (20), the rotation axis (31) of the torque detector (30) and the rotation axis of the assist force applying means (40) are arranged in a line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a setting device for an adjustable gearing mechanism, in particular, for selecting a parking position in an automatic transmission. The inventive setting device comprises a mechanical setting element, an intermediate gearing mechanism for transferring the setting motion of the setting element to a control element of the adjustable gearing mechanism. A mechanical energy store, which can be replenished once again by the setting element, is provided for driving the intermediate mechanism when the setting element malfunctions.

Abstract: A transmission apparatus of an all-terrain vehicle includes: a non-stage transmission; a forward and backward movement switching device capable of switching to a forward movement position, a neutral position, or a backward movement position; and a shift operation device of rotary type for switching forward and backward movement disposed on a handle bar at a position adjacent to a handle grip. The shift operation device includes a rotary member for a shift operation and a locking mechanism for locking the rotary member so as not to move toward at least a position for backward movement from a position for neutral. The locking mechanism is configured to be handled by a hand griping the handle grip to make the locking mechanism unlocked.

Abstract: A shift actuator for a transmission, comprising an operation rod that engages with an operation member coupled to the shift lever of the transmission, a magnetic moving means arranged on the outer peripheral surface of said operation rod, a cylindrical fixed yoke surrounding said magnetic moving means, and a pair of coils arranged side by side in the axial direction inside said fixed yoke, wherein magnetic members are arranged on both sides of said pair of coils.

Abstract: The invention is an electromechanical shifting apparatus, primarily for use on a multi speed, straddle-type vehicle, but applicable to any vehicle having a transmission that shifts via a pivot shaft. The electromechanical shifting apparatus consists of six main parts: switch, switch bracket (depending on application), actuator, mounting bracket, shift linkage, and wiring harness. The electromechanical shifting apparatus attaches to the machine using various other pieces of mounting hardware, dependent on the application.

Abstract: A shift-by-wire shifter assembly is provided. The shift-by-wire shifter assembly includes a shift lever, a sensor, a cable bracket, and a lever lock. The shift lever is movable between shift position locations. The sensor is operative to detect the shift position of the shift lever and generate an electrical signal corresponding to the shift position location of the shift lever. The cable bracket has a transmission shift cable mount. The lever lock is operative in a first condition to releasably interlock the shift lever to the cable bracket for movement of the cable bracket with the shift lever between shift position locations, and has a second condition in which the shift lever is movable between shift position locations independently of the cable bracket.

Abstract: A gear change device comprises a select actuator for operating the shift lever of a transmission in the direction of selection and a shift actuator for operating the shift lever in the direction of shift. The select actuator has a casing, a shift lever support member that is arranged in the casing so as to slide in the axial direction and supports the shift lever, a magnetic moving means arranged on the outer periphery of the shift lever support member, a cylindrical fixed yoke arranged surrounding the magnetic moving means, a pair of coils arranged inside the fixed yoke, and a select position-limiting means for limiting the operation position of the shift lever support member according to a thrust produced by the shift lever support member in proportion to the amount of electric power fed to the pair of coils, and further, magnetic members are arranged on both sides of the pair of coils.

Abstract: A transmission shifting device (1) is described which has one shifting element (3) rotatably guided upon an axle (2) and provided with at least one grooved path (4). The grooved path (4) engages at least one shift fork (5) which upon rotation of the shifting element (3) can be moved accordingly axially by the shape of the grooved path (4). Rotation of the shifting element (3) is possible via an electromotor (8) in operative connection with the shifting element (3) and having one stator (9) and one rotor (10). According to the invention, the stator (9) and the rotor (10) are situated at least partly between the shifting element (3) and the component part (2) without a housing of their own.

Abstract: Shift lever unit for transforming the tilting movements of a shift lever (1) in electrical control signals, in particular for controlling a gearbox, with a shift lever, a rotating element (30, 3′) which is rotated by the tilting movements of the shift lever (1) and a sensor (32, 41) detecting the angular position of the rotating element (30, 3′) and transforming it into electrical signals.

Abstract: A shifting device for transmitting shift commands to an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle is provided with a shifting device body or housing, a selector axis and a said shift axis, which are arranged at right angles to one another, and with a gearshift lever. The gear shift lever is mounted pivotably in relation to its neutral position within at least one outer right-hand shift gate and an outer left-hand shift gate. A device for transmitting shift commands based on a movement of the gearshift lever to the automatic transmission is also provided. At least two separate locking levers are provided, pivotable around an auxiliary axis each, which is a rigid part of the housing. The at least two separate locking levers can be engaged by the gearshift lever indirectly or directly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for controlling an apparatus, for example an aircraft, an aircraft simulator, a robot or the like. Said device comprises a handle which can be rotated about two axes (A, B) that are perpendicular to one another. The handle pivots about a fulcrum (P) which substantially corresponds to a point of intersection (S) of the axes (A, B).

Abstract: A parking assembly 10 is provided for use in combination with a vehicle of the type having a park gear 12 and a shifter or shifting assembly 14 which is operatively used to select between several “gears” or vehicle operating modes. The parking assembly 10 includes a selectively and pivotally movable parking pawl member 20, a park rod assembly 22, and a servo mechanism 24 which selectively actuates park rod 22. The servo mechanism 24 is controlled by use of a controller 30 which monitors several sensors 32, 34 and which allows the park event to be calibrated based upon various selectable vehicle conditions or attributes.

Abstract: An electronic shifter for shifting a bicycle gear mechanism between a plurality of gears and using a relative shifting method. The shifter includes a stationary member mountable on a handlebar of the bicycle and a rotatable member rotatable with respect to the stationary member to define predetermined positions of the members with respect to each other. An electrical switch is operatively connected to the rotating member for generating a shift signal in response to the rotating member rotating from one predetermined position to another predetermined position.

Abstract: A shifting device includes a housing, a shift lever, and a sensor unit. The shift lever is moved along frontward or rearward and leftward or rightward to select one of shift positions. The sensor unit is of a non-contact type and detects the selected shift position. The sensor unit includes a plurality of sensors and a magnet. The relative positions of the sensors and the magnet are variable. The sensor unit detects the selected shift position according to the relative positions. According to movement of the shift lever, at least one of the group of the sensors and the magnet is moved along a first movement axis and a second movement axis. The first and second movement axes extend in different directions.

Abstract: A transmission shift position sensor that is adapted to provide an indication of the position of a transmission shift lever. The transmission shift position sensor includes a rotary position sensor and a rooster comb formed as an assembly. The direct coupling of the sensor to the rooster comb provides a positive indication of the automatic transmission shift sensor without the need for compensating for tolerances in mechanical linkages.

Abstract: A shift selector system is provided for selecting an operating mode of a vehicle axle. The system includes an operator shift mechanism including a rotatably supported cam rotatable between a forward position, a neutral position and a reverse position, and a spring operably interconnected to the cam for selectively biasing the cam toward one of the forward and reverse positions. An axle shift mechanism is operably interconnected to the vehicle axle and in remote communication with the operator shift mechanism. The axle shift mechanism includes a shift lever respectively rotatable with rotation of the cam for establishing the operating mode of the vehicle axle. The axle shift mechanism includes a compression spring assembly for enabling delayed rotation of the shift lever. A neutral lock mechanism is operably supported by the cam for selectively prohibiting rotation of the cam from the neutral position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a transmission between a gear (22) mounted freely rotating about a shaft and a one-way drive-lock mechanism (26) for engaging in rotation the gear (22) and its shaft in a rotational direction, said mechanism comprising a ring (52) integral in rotation with the shaft and bearing on its radial surface (54) at least two dogs (58) pivotally mounted about radial axes (62) between rest and locking positions on the gear (22) wherein they prevent the gear from rotation relative to the shaft. The invention is applicable in particular to transmission systems for motor vehicles.

Abstract: An automated clutch system for transferring torque from an engine to a change gear transmission is connected to a processing unit which uses various input parameters to calculate the grade on which the vehicle is operating and its current weight to determine an appropriate start gear to minimise clutch slip when the vehicle is launched from rest.

Abstract: This invention is an improved park position locking system for controlling the conditions for removing an automatic transmission gearshift 90 from a PARK position. An electronic system controller 30 and the transmission controller 16 are engaged to a common data bus 18. Vehicle control system 10 comprises the electronic system controller (ESC) 30, which is the primary component of a vehicle electronic control system. ESC 30 manages and communicates with a number of vocational controllers disposed on a vehicle 13 and executes a load management program which oversees the total load imposed on the vehicle electrical system and power train by various accessories installed on the vehicle 13. Such communication is by a standard communication protocol that may be the SAE J1939 protocol over the common data bus 18. The ESC 30 is programmed to ensure that an operator of the vehicle may not move the gearshift 90 out of a PARK position without first depressing a service brake pedal.

Abstract: A device is provided for shifting a mechanical shifter between a first shifting state and at least one second shifting state, especially for engaging and disengaging a parking brake for an automatic transmission. An adjusting member (4) is coupled with the shifter for shifting between the shifting states. A control member (5) is provided that can be coupled with the adjusting member (4). A coupling device (5, 6, 7, 12) can be actuated by an electric signal By this coupling device (5, 6, 7, 12) the adjusting member (4) and the control member (5) can be coupled with one another. The coupling device (5, 6, 7, 12) is designed such that the adjusting member (4) and the control member (5) are uncoupled from one another in case of loss of the electric signal. A drive (8, 9, 10, 11) is coupled with the control member (5) for driving the control member (5).

Abstract: A vehicle range changeover mechanism is driven in response to operation of a shift lever. The range changeover mechanism has an output sector gear that is unrotatably connected to a range control shaft, and a position detecting sensor, a portion of which that is interlocked with and connected to the range control shaft. Looseness between the output sector gear and the position detecting sensor portion is eliminated by provision of a leaf or spring plate, thereby assuring rotation of the position detecting sensor portion corresponding one to one with the rotational motion of the range control shaft.

Abstract: A steer-by-wire gear shifter comprises: a holder; a rotary shaft rotatably held by the holder; a shift lever whose bottom is fixed on the rotary shaft; a shift knob attached to a top of the shift lever; detecting means for detecting an operational condition of the shift knob; an actuator which applies an external force for force feedback to the shift knob through the rotary shaft and the shift lever; a control section which receives a detection signal a from the detecting means, a transmission signal d from a transmission controller and an engine revolution speed signal e from an engine controller, generates and outputs a control signal b for the actuator and a gear shift signal c for the transmission controller; and a release switch which unlocks the shift knob.

Abstract: A control device for an electric scooter has a base, a potential regulator, a control lever, a torsion spring and a circuit board. The potential regulator is attached to the base. A rod is rotatably attached to the potential regulator to adjust a voltage sent out from the potential regulator. The control lever is securely attached to the rod. The torsion spring is mounted on the rod to provide a recoil force to the control lever. The circuit board is electrically connected to the potential regulator and the electric motor of the electric scooter. Accordingly, the voltage sent from the potential regulator can be adjusted by pushing the control lever. The circuit board can send current to the electric motor of the scooter based on the voltage sent from the potential regulator. Consequently, the electric motor can be caused to move forward or backward.

Abstract: A shift actuator for a transmission, which actuates, in a direction of shift, a shift lever for operating a synchronizing device of the transmission, the shift actuator comprising a first electromagnetic solenoid and a second electromagnetic solenoid for actuating an operation member coupled to the shift lever in the directions opposite to each other. Each of the first electromagnetic solenoid and the second electromagnetic solenoid comprises a casing, a fixed iron core disposed in the casing, a moving iron core arranged to be allowed to approach, and separate away from, the fixed iron core, an operation rod mounted on the moving iron core to engage with the operation member, and an electromagnetic coil arranged between the casing and the fixed iron core as well as the moving iron core.

Abstract: A control apparatus for increasing the reliability of the range shifting of the transmission based on the operation of a shift lever. Only when a shift permission switch is operated by a driver and the shift lever is operated does a determination circuit validate the operation of the shift lever. When the shift permission switch is not operated, the determination circuit does not shift the range of the transmission even when the shift lever is moved.

Abstract: A shift device that prevents an operator from unintentionally operating the shift lever. The shift device has a plurality of shift ranges and sets a predetermined range from the plurality of shift ranges. The shift device includes a shift lever for setting the predetermined shift range, a control circuit, and a notification device. The control circuit determines whether an operator has unintentionally operated the shift lever. The notification device notifies the operator that the operator has unintentionally operated the shift lever in accordance with the determination of the control circuit.

Abstract: A compact shift device for shifting gears of a vehicle transmission. The shift device includes a shift lever movable in a first direction and a second direction to shift the gears of the transmission. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. A first movable member is connected to the shift lever to move in cooperation with the shift lever for detecting the position of the shift lever in the first direction. A second movable member is connected to the shift lever to move in cooperation with the shift lever for detecting the position of the shift lever in the second direction. The first and second movable members move along the same plane.

Abstract: A shift-assisting device for a transmission. An electric motor operates a shifting mechanism in the same direction as the direction in which a speed-change lever is shifted. The shifting mechanism is coupled to the speed-change lever to actuate a synchronizing mechanism of the transmission. The shift-assisting device for a transmission includes a shift stroke sensor for detecting a shift stroke position of said shifting mechanism and a controller for outputting a control signal corresponding to the shift stroke position to the electric motor based on a signal detected by the shift stroke sensor.

Abstract: A shift actuator for a transmission, which actuates, in a direction of shift, a shift lever of the transmission. The shift actuator includes an operation rod that engages with an operation member linked to the shift lever, a magnetic moving means disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the operation rod, a cylindrical fixed yoke surrounding the magnetic moving member, and a pair of coils arranged on the inside of the fixed yoke neighboring in the axial direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a setting device for an adjustable gearing mechanism, in particular, for selecting a parking position in an automatic transmission. The inventive setting device comprises a mechanical setting element, an intermediate gearing mechanism for transferring the setting motion of the setting element to a control element of the adjustable gearing mechanism. A mechanical energy store, which can be replenished once again by the setting element, is provided for driving the intermediate mechanism when the setting element malfunctions.

Abstract: A haptic shift device for use in shift-by-wire systems in vehicles. The haptic shift device includes a shift lever manipulatable by a user. At least one sensor detects a position of the shift lever, and a transmission gear of the vehicle is caused to be changed based on the position of the shift lever. At least one electrically-controlled actuator outputs a force on the shift lever. In some embodiments, the shift lever is moveable within a pattern and is blocked from areas outside the boundaries of the pattern. The actuator(s) can be active or passive, and/or a variable mechanical gate can be used to implement the pattern. Provided shifting modes can include automatic, manual, and/or sequential modes. Other shifting modes can also be provided.

Abstract: A transmission shift position sensor that is adapted to provide an indication of the position of a transmission shift lever. The transmission shift position sensor includes a rotary position sensor and a rooster comb formed as an assembly. The direct coupling of the sensor to the rooster comb provides a positive indication of the automatic transmission shift sensor without the need for compensating for tolerances in mechanical linkages.

Abstract: A magnetic-based sensor is disclosed which can detect a linear and rotary position of a shaft whose movement is to be measured. Such sensor can operate to yield linear displacement as well as rotation. A position magnet is mounted on the shaft for measuring linear motion. A spirally wound magnet is mounted on the shaft to detect rotational motion. Both of such motions are detected by a single magnetic-based sensor.

Abstract: A shifter includes a base and a shift lever pivoted to the base for movement along a single planar shift path. The single planar shift path includes a first portion having P, R, N, and D (i.e. an automatic-shift mode) and a second portion with 4, 3, 2, and 1 (i.e. a manual shift mode). A switch on the shift lever operates a solenoid for changing between an automatic shift mode where the first portion is operable, and a manual shift mode where the second portion is operable. A shift lever position indicator indicates a position of the shift lever in all its positions. The shift lever position indicator includes first and second polarized screens and a first and second polarized light sources arranged to selectively illuminate the first and second indicia when the shift lever is in the automatic or manual shift mode.

Abstract: A shift-assisting device for a transmission that is equipped with an electric motor for operating a shifting mechanism in the same direction as the direction in which a speed-change lever is shifted, the shifting mechanism being coupled to the speed-change lever and actuating the synchronizing mechanism of the transmission. The shift-assisting device includes a controller for controlling the electric motor. The controller judges whether the gear is to be disengaged or engaged based on the shifting direction of the speed-change lever and on the shift stroke position of the shifting mechanism, detects the shifting operation speed, obtains an average shifting operation speed in the gear-disengaging operation or the gear-engaging operation, and determines the electric power for driving the electric motor based on the average shifting operation speed.

Abstract: A shift-assisting device for a transmission includes a controller for outputting, to an electric motor for shift-assisting, a signal of a driving force corresponding to a shift stroke position. The controller outputs, to the electric motor, a signal of a driving force smaller than the driving force corresponding to the shift stroke position when the difference in the synchronized rotational speed is smaller than a predetermined rotational speed.

Abstract: An electronic shifter for shifting a bicycle gear mechanism between a plurality of gears and using a relative shifting method. The shifter includes a stationary member mountable on a handlebar of the bicycle and a rotatable member rotatable with respect to the stationary member to define predetermined positions of the members with respect to each other. An electrical switch is operatively connected to the rotating member for generating a shift signal in response to the rotating member rotating from one predetermined position to another predetermined position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a motor vehicle including a drive motor, a torque transfer device, such as a clutch, an actuating device, a gearbox comprising an actuating device and a control device.

Abstract: A transmission range selector system having a driver interface module, an electronic control module, and an actuator coupleable to an automotive transmission. The driver interface module may be positioned in a plurality of desired transmission gear positions. The desired gear position set at the driver interface module is redundantly sensed by the combination of a rotational position Hall effect sensor and a plurality of discrete position Hall effect sensors. The rotational position Hall effect sensor has a linearly varying output representative of the desired gear position. The Hall effect sensors provide an output to the electronic control module for energizing the actuator to change the transmission gear position to the desired transmission gear set at the driver interface module. The actuator may include multiple motors to provide redundancy and a sensor gear for providing transmission gear position feedback to the electronic control module.

Abstract: an electrical actuation for an automatic transmission, preferably for selection actuation in automobiles in which a four-bar linkage transmission and a worm gear unit are arranged between the electric drive and the transmission. Shifting can be carried out with a low-output drive, particularly in the parked shifting position “P”, also when very large forces are required such as those occurring when the vehicle is parked on a hill.

Abstract: A gear change device comprises a select actuator for operating the shift lever of a transmission in the direction of selection and a shift actuator for operating the shift lever in the direction of shift. The select actuator has a casing, a shift lever support member that is arranged in the casing so as to slide in the axial direction and supports the shift lever, a magnetic moving means arranged on the outer periphery of the shift lever support member, a cylindrical fixed yoke arranged surrounding the magnetic moving means, a pair of coils arranged inside the fixed yoke, and a select position-limiting means for limiting the operation position of the shift lever support member according to a thrust produced by the shift lever support member in proportion to the amount of electric power fed to the pair of coils, and further, magnetic members are arranged on both sides of the pair of coils.

Abstract: In a switch operating mechanism, a switch of a circuit board is disposed between a first pressing arm and a second pressing arm of a pusher having a substantial U-shape when seen in side view, and the first pressing arm is positioned directly above the switch. A front end of an operating knob is disposed between the circuit board and the second pressing arm. When the operator moves the operating knob upward, the front end of the operating knob moves the second pressing arm of the pusher downward. Thus the pusher moves straight along the direction perpendicular to the plane of the circuit board, and the first pressing arm of the pusher presses and activates the switch.

Abstract: An electrical actuation for an automatic transmission, preferably for selection actuation in automobiles in which a four-bar linkage transmission and a worm gear unit are arranged between the electric drive and the transmission. Shifting can be carried out with a low-output drive, particularly in the parked shifting position “P”, also when very large forces are required such as those occurring when the vehicle is parked on a hill.

Abstract: A shift-assisting device for a transmission, equipped with an electric motor for operating a shifting mechanism in the same direction as the direction of shifting operation of a speed-change lever. The shifting mechanism is coupled to the speed-change lever to actuate the synchronizing mechanism of the transmission. The electric power for driving the electric motor is determined depending on a shift stroke position detected by a shift stroke sensor and on a shifting force detected by a shifting force sensor.

Abstract: A shift mechanism for motor vehicle transmissions having a selector lever (14) supported in bearings in a housing (10) that can be pivoted about a transverse axle (24) in longitudinal direction and about a longitudinal axle (50) in the transverse direction. At the selector lever (14) or at components (26, 82) moving with the selector lever (14) on the one hand and on components (96, 100) fixed to the housing on the other hand, position indicating elements (128, 130) or sensors (102-114, 120-126) are arranged in such a way that the sensors (102-114, 120-126) respond upon the approach to position indicating elements (128, 130) and transmit signals to a transmission control arrangement corresponding to the pivoted position of the selector lever (14).

Abstract: A gear change device comprising a shift lever support mechanism arranged in a casing to support a shift lever in a manner so as to slide in the axial direction and to rotate, a select actuator for operating said shift lever in the axial direction which is the direction of selection, and a shift actuator for rotating said shift lever support mechanism in the direction of shift, wherein said shift actuator has an operation lever of which the base portion is mounted on said shift lever support mechanism; a pair of electromagnetic solenoids arranged facing each other with the acting portion of said operation lever interposed therebetween and inclined with respect to the horizontal direction; and a resilient urging means that produces the urging force in the direction same as the direction of operation of the one electromagnetic solenoid which operates upward along the inclination, out of the pair of electromagnetic solenoids.

Abstract: A shift actuator for a transmission for turning, in a direction of shift, a shift lever support mechanism mounting the shift lever of the transmission, wherein it comprises an operation lever coupled, at its intermediate portion, to said shift lever support mechanism, the first electromagnetic solenoid and the second electromagnetic solenoid which are each coupled to both ends of said operation lever so as to operate in the upward and downward directions; and an operation rod of said first electromagnetic solenoid is coupled to one end of said operation lever and an operation rod of said second electromagnetic solenoid is coupled to the other end of said operation lever.

Abstract: A range switching apparatus is provided with a pair of discs defining, an engagement groove therebetween, a pin, and an arm portion which are used for switching to a desired drive range; a motor for driving the discs, the engagement groove, the pin, and the arm portion used for switching the drive range; a speed reducing gear mechanism for reducing a drive force of the motor and transmitting the drive force to the discs, the engagement groove, the pin, and the arm portion, used for switching the drive range; and an electromagnetic clutch for engaging and disengaging a power transmission state between the motor and the speed reducing gear mechanism. An adsorbed disc of the electromagnetic clutch is connected to a power input shaft of the speed reducing gear mechanism.

Abstract: A gear change device comprising a select actuator for actuating a shift lever in the direction of selection and a shift actuator for actuating the shift lever in the direction of shift, and the select actuator has a shift lever support mechanism arranged in a casing to support the shift lever in such a manner as to slide in the axial direction and to rotate, an electromagnetic solenoid for operating the shift lever in the axial direction which is the direction of selection, a select position-limiting mechanism for limiting the operation position of the shift lever according to the thrust produced in response to the amount of electric power fed to the electromagnetic coils of the electromagnetic solenoids, and the shift actuator works to turn the shift lever support mechanism in the direction of shift.

Abstract: A control device for hydraulic, mechanical, and hydraulic-mechanical components has a housing in which at least one drive element is arranged. The drive element is a piezo element having a voltage-dependent stroke-force behavior. The piezo element acts directly onto the component to be actuated. The control device with the piezo element replaces actuating devices such as solenoids, complete valves, as well as coupling and switching mechanisms.