Abstract: A shifting mechanism, in which a movable member integrated with an engagement pin will not be rotated by a friction acting between a cam groove and the engagement pin, includes: a shift drum that on which a cam groove is formed; a cam sleeve having an engagement pin inserted into the cam groove; a fork shaft reciprocated between predetermined positions by rotating the shift drum; a support stem extending parallel to a center axis of the cam sleeve; and a projection formed integrally with the cam sleeve to come into contact with the support stem when the cam sleeve is rotated.

Abstract: A wheel end disconnect assembly includes a housing, a shift ring, a shift fork and an actuator. The shift ring is supported for axial translation relative to the housing between a connected position in which the shift ring couples an input member to a wheel hub for rotation therewith and a disconnected position in which the input member and the wheel hub are rotatable relative to each other. The shift fork includes a first arm portion, a second arm portion, and an input portion extending from a junction of the first and second arm portions. The shift fork is pivotably coupled to the housing at the junction of the first and second arm portions. The actuator is configured to move the input portion to pivot the first and second arm portions such that the first and second arm portions translate the shift ring between the connected and disconnected positions.

Abstract: A shifting mechanism in which an inclination of a sleeve with respect to a shift fork is reduced while maintaining a clearance between the shift fork and the sleeve. In the shifting mechanism, an engagement groove is formed entirely around a shift sleeve, and a cutout is formed on the engagement groove. A first diameter of the shift sleeve between predetermined sites of the bottom of the engagement groove within the cutouts is shorter than a second diameter of the shift sleeve between predetermined sites of the bottom of the engagement groove. A straight-line distance between the engagement ridges formed on both ends of the shift fork is longer than the first diameter but shorter than the second diameter.

Abstract: Provided herein is a coating method for a vehicle shift fork and the methods includes: preparing a Fe—Cr—Mo-based composition such as a powder; pretreating the shift fork by washing a pad part of the shift fork to remove impurities; forming a coating layer on the pad part using the Fe—Cr—Mo-based powder by high velocity oxygen fuel spraying (HVOF) method; and cooling the coating layer at a rate of about 106 to about 108 K/s to form an amorphous coating layer. Further provided are an amorphous coating formed by high velocity oxygen fuel spraying (HVOF) method and a shift fork including the amorphous coating.

Abstract: A transmission actuator for tractor includes: a motor which provides power; rails which are movable by operating the motor; a rail sensor which detects a neutral state of the rails; a position sensor which detects a movement displacement of the rails; and a rotation sensor which is mounted to the motor to detect the number of revolutions of the motor.

Abstract: An actuating device is provided for a manual transmission having at least one clutch unit of a commercial vehicle. The actuating device includes transmission-actuating elements for the mechanical actuation of the manual transmission and clutch actuating elements for the fluidic actuation of the clutch unit. At least two actuating cylinders as transmission-actuating elements for actuating the manual transmission coupled thereto and at least one compressed-air connection as a clutch-actuating element for actuating the clutch unit connected thereto are arranged in a common carrier housing.

Abstract: A system includes a gear unit, the gear unit including at least one housing cover, a sensor unit, on which sensors are provided, being provided on the housing cover, the sensors being connected at least electrically to an evaluation unit.

Abstract: A portable machine tool switching unit includes a turning knob unit, which has a coupling unit that can be rotatably driven for coupling to at least one switching element, and further includes at least one energy storage element provided for storing switching energy in the case of a preselection. The energy storage element is integrated in the turning knob unit.

Abstract: A gear changer of a power transmitting device includes an input shaft to which a rotational force is inputted from an engine, an output shaft for outputting the rotational force to a rear wheel, and a plurality of speed change gear pairs for transmitting the rotational force from the input shaft to the output shaft. A slider member for selecting one of the speed change gear pairs to transmit the rotational force from the input shaft to the output shaft is supported by the output shaft. Selection of one of the speed change gear pairs is accomplished by moving the slider member in an axial direction by means of a shifter mechanism. A pump rotary shaft, to which the rotation is transmitted from the input shaft, is disposed at a location between the input shaft and the shifter mechanism in a circumferential direction of the output shaft.

Abstract: A device for detecting a gear position of an auxiliary transmission of a transmission is provided, which includes an auxiliary transmission shifting fork shaft, an auxiliary transmission shifting fork, a signal switch, wherein the auxiliary transmission shifting fork or the auxiliary transmission shifting fork shaft is provided with a contact device configured to be separated from or to contact the signal switch, and when the auxiliary transmission shifting fork or the auxiliary transmission shifting fork shaft moves axially, the contact device contacts the signal switch to provide a gear-shifting signal to the signal switch. In gear shifting operation, the auxiliary transmission shifting fork or the auxiliary transmission shifting fork shaft moves axially, and when the gear shifting operation is completed, the contact device contacts the auxiliary transmission signal switch, thereby transmitting a signal to the auxiliary transmission signal switch for guiding a driver.

Abstract: An operation device of a shift by wire way excludes mechanical connection for transferring operational force between a transmission and an operation device for shifting, which can be used in a vehicle to which an electronic shifting device is mounted. For this purpose, a shift pattern is capable of operating intuitively a shifting device by providing a shift pattern identical to an existing shift pattern and keeping user's experience and at the same time reducing the number of the shift lock to solve the drawback of a prior shift pattern provided with a plurality of shift locks that defines the utilizing of a space, and thereby utilizing a space at a maximum level.

Abstract: A drum type-variable speed drive wherein a spring bearing member, which is restricted from moving in the axial direction of departing from a shift fork by a locking member fixed to a shift fork shaft, is pivotally supported by the shift fork shaft. A lost motion spring is interposed between the spring bearing member and the shift fork. Movement of the shift fork shaft in the axial direction caused by rotation of a shift drum presses the spring bearing member through the locking member, whereby the spring load of the lost motion spring acts on the shift fork.

Abstract: In the case of a gear shift fork (1) for the axial shifting of a clutch sleeve rotating around an axis in a gear box, which gear shift fork possesses two fork arm sections (4, 5) which lie opposite to each other and by their connection to each other are aligned and span an essentially semi-circular inner side (6), the fork arm sections (4, 5) and the forked interlock device section (3) shall possess a link structure.

Abstract: A power switching device for vehicle has at least first and second power switching mechanisms, a shared operating mechanism, and a housing accommodating the power switching mechanisms and the shard operating mechanism, the housing being integrally formed with a boss portion having a waiting mechanism, wherein the waiting mechanism includes drive and driven cylindrical shafts, and a coil spring connecting between the cylindrical shafts, both of the cylindrical shafts and the coil spring are arranged in a same axis, and are supported on an inner peripheral surface of the boss portion through drive and driven side needle roller bearings respectively, the coil spring is arranged inside the cylindrical shafts.

Abstract: A transmission shift fork engages with a coupling sleeve of a synchronizer and shifting the coupling sleeve. The transmission shift fork includes a first part, second part, and at least one fin. The first part is arranged to movably mount the transmission shift fork in a shift fork movement direction. The second part includes a coupling sleeve facing surface, an outwardly facing surface, and a pair of shift-direction facing surfaces. The coupling sleeve facing surface includes at least one coupling sleeve engagement part arranged to engage with an engaging groove formed on an external circumferential surface of the coupling sleeve. The outwardly facing surface includes an oil catch disposed in a position with respect to the coupling sleeve engagement part such that the oil catch captures lubricating oil and supplies to the coupling sleeve engagement part. The fin projects from inside an oil receiving recess defined by the oil catch.

Abstract: A gear shifting device for shifting gears of a transmission includes: at least one guide rail each extending in a longitudinal axis; a plurality of shift effecting members configured to move a plurality of corresponding sliding sleeves coupled to the guide rail for shifting gears, the shift effecting members each having a terminal end portion with a finger receiving opening formed therein, the finger receiving opening extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail; and a shift shaft extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail, the shift shaft having a shift finger coupled thereto. The shift shaft is rotatable to pivotally position the shift finger at locations aligned with the finger receiving openings of the shift effecting members, and is also displaceable in the longitudinal direction in the finger receiving openings to move the shift effecting members to effect a gear shifting operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exemplary transmission clutch fork position sensor including an elongated bar and a clutch fork slidably engaging the elongated bar. A yoke bar includes a first end coupled to the clutch fork for concurrent movement therewith. A position sensor operably engages the yoke bar, and is operable for detecting a position of the yoke bar.

Abstract: A shift mechanism that provides a shift mechanism for enabling smooth gear shifting by a transmission, and a vehicle equipped therewith. With this mechanism, a shift drum, to which shift forks are connected via grooves on an outer periphery, is held every predetermined rotation angle. When differences are produced in the degree of rotation between a third rotating member that rotates by motor rotation and a second rotating member that rotates in accordance with the third rotating member, bias is accumulated in a torsion spring. Bias that is accumulated is released when the rotation angle of the third rotating member equals or exceeds a predetermined angle of rotation, rotating a first rotating member via a second rotating member, and rotating the shift drum quickly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shifting arrangement (10) for displacing a selector fork (44) of a multispeed transmission assembly (58) along a selector rod (48). Said shifting arrangement (10) comprises a positioning element (38) which is mounted so as to be rotatable about an axis (38). The positioning element (38) is connected to the selector fork (44), which is movably mounted on the selector rod (48), via a driving mechanism (18) designed for converting the rotational movement of the positioning element (12) into a sliding movement of the selector fork (44) along the selector rod (48). The shifting arrangement (10) further comprises a locking device (50) for locking the selector fork (44) in selected operating positions. The locking device (50) is designed for establishing a locking connection between the positioning element (12) and the selector fork (44).

Abstract: A farm vehicle power take-off device, in particular for a tractor, wherein an output shaft is connected selectively by a drive to a first and second input shaft rotating at different speeds. The selective connection is made by moving a selector sleeve between three settings, in a first and second of which, the output shaft is connected to the first shaft to rotate at a first and second angular speed respectively, and, in a third of which, the output shaft is connected to the second shaft to rotate at a third angular speed different from the first and second angular speed.

Abstract: An arrangement of a shift rocker (1), in a transmission housing, comprising a sliding sleeve (2) and a shift rod (3). The shift rocker (1) is mounted to pivot relative to the housing about a pivot axis, can be actuated by the shift rod (3), and engages with an annular groove of the sliding sleeve (2), via sliding blocks (6, 7). The pivot axis of the shift rocker is substantially vertically orientated and the shift rocker (1) has at least one supporting element (9), located outside the vertically orientated pivot axis, which rests on the shift rod (3).

Abstract: A Shift fork is provided for shifting gears of a transmission assembly of a gear box that includes, but is not limited to a basin for collecting splash oil. The basin includes, but is not limited to an outlet channel for guiding the collected oil away from the basin. By means of the basin splash oil can be collected and led via the outlet channel to nearly every place of the transmission assembly, where additional lubrication is wanted. This provides a better lubrication of parts of the transmission assembly with low effort.

Abstract: There is provided a linear actuator. The linear actuator has a mounting member. The linear actuator has an output member constrained to move linearly with respect to the mounting member along a linear axis. The linear actuator includes a motor assembly pivotally mounted on the mounting member. The motor assembly has a pivotal actuator member which is pivotally connected to the output member. The motor assembly is capable of moving the output member along the linear axis.

Abstract: A gear shifting device for shifting gears of a transmission comprises: at least one guide rail each extending in a longitudinal axis thereof; a plurality of shift effecting members (e.g., shift forks or the like) configured to move a plurality of corresponding sliding sleeves coupled to the guide rail for shifting gears upon actuation of a shift actuator, the shift effecting members each having a terminal end portion with a finger receiving opening formed therein, the finger receiving opening extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail; and a shift shaft extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail, the shift shaft having a shift finger coupled thereto.

Abstract: A shifting rocker (2) for a transmission comprises two arms (4, 6), between which a mount for a sliding sleeve is provided. The shifting rocker (2) is mounted in a transmission housing at two bearing points (20, 22) such that it can pivot. Further, a lever arm (16) is positioned on the shifting rocker (2), via which force is applied to the shifting rocker (2) for the purpose of pivoting the shifting rocker (2) about the bearing points (20, 22). The lever arm (16) is positioned on the shifting rocker (2) in the area (24) between the two bearing points (20, 22).

Abstract: The fork comprises inserts, overmoulded in a body made of a thermoplastic resin. The inserts have a modulus of elasticity at least twice as high as that of the thermoplastic resin and are shaped to form an arc-of-a-circle profile substantially matching the cross section delimited by the two prongs of the fork and, possibly, a ring for housing a drive shaft, The resin is charged, in particular with glass fibres, capable of linking the functions performed by said inserts.

Abstract: The gearbox comprises a case, a stationary rod supported by the case, a gear selector fork mounted slidably on the stationary rod and an end-of-travel bush mounted on the stationary rod so as to provide an axial abutment surface for the gear selector fork. The gear selector fork includes a sheet-metal body forming integrally a pair of support plates each having a respective guide through-hole. One of the guide through-holes is provided with a guide bush formed by means of overmoulding of low-friction plastic and is guided along the stationary rod. The other guide through-hole has no guide bush and is guided along a smaller-diameter portion of the end-of-travel bush.

Abstract: A shift fork assembly (120, 120a, 120b, 120c, 120d) including a shift rail member (122, 122a, 122c, 122d) having a slot (188) defined therein and a shift rail axis (24), and a fork member (126, 126b, 126c, 126d) mounted in the slot and carried by the shift rail member. The fork member and shift rail member have movement relative to each other. The fork member has pivoting motion relative to the shift rail member about a pivot axis (206) that extends substantially perpendicularly relative to the shift rail axis, and the pivot axis is adapted to extend substantially between the shift rail axis and a gear axis (48).

Abstract: An operating device for a manual transmission apparatus includes: a plurality of operation shafts, supported at a housing to move in an axial direction thereof and selectively engaging one of a plurality of shift gear sets by one of the plurality of the operation shafts being moved in the axial direction thereof; a shift-and-select shaft, supported at the housing, selecting one of the plurality of the operation shafts by rotating in a circumferential direction of the shift-and-select shaft and moving the selected operation shaft in the axial direction of the selected operation shaft by moving in the axial direction of the shift-and-select shaft; an operating portion for manually operating the shift-and-select shaft; and an inertia unit, including an engagement portion, which is engageable with the shift-and-select shaft, pivotably supported at the housing, and pivoting in response to a movement of the shift-and-select shaft in the axial direction thereof.

Abstract: An operating device for a manual transmission apparatus, comprising a plurality of operation shafts, a shift-and-select shaft having an engagement groove extending in a circumferential direction thereof, selecting one of a plurality of operation shafts by rotating and moving the selected operation shaft in an axial direction thereof by moving in an axial direction of the shift-and-select shaft, an operating portion for manually operating the shift-and-select shaft, an inertia unit including an engagement pin, positioned within the engagement groove and pivoting in response to a movement of the shift-and-select shaft in the axial direction thereof, and a swing-and-contact member provided at the engagement pin of the inertia unit so as to swing when being pressed by one of first and second inner surfaces of the engagement groove in accordance with the movement of the shift-and-select shaft and contacting the first and second inner surfaces of the engagement groove.

Abstract: A synchronizer actuating system for use in an automated manual transmission or a dual clutch transmission includes an apply finger and a fork mounted on a shifting rail. The fork grips and actuates a synchronizer sleeve. A piston is operable to engage and actuate the apply finger. The piston has an opening with a dual frusto-conical inner surface. The opening receives an extension of the apply finger therein. The dual frusto-conical inner surface allows the apply finger to be engaged by the piston at the center of the piston even if the apply finger or shifting rail is bent relative to the piston.

Abstract: An assembly for actuating a synchronizer includes a shift fork, a shift rail, and a permanent magnet connected to the shift rail. A first control coil is disposed in proximity to the permanent magnet. The first control coil is operable to produce a magnetomotive force on the permanent magnet in a first direction when a current is applied to the first control coil. A second control coil is disposed in proximity to the permanent magnet. The second control coil is operable to produce a magnetomotive force on the permanent magnet in a second direction when a current is applied to the second control coil. The permanent magnet is moved to a first position when the current is applied to the first control coil and the permanent magnet is moved to a second position when the current is applied to the second control coil. Movement of the magnet in turn moves the synchronizer between engaged positions.

Abstract: A reverse inhibitor mechanism for a transmission of an all terrain vehicle, in which a shift drum is jounalled to a side wall opposite the transmission case so as to be rotatably supported thereon, and a reverse inhibitor arm is detachably engaged with the reverse inhibitor groove formed in the outer circumferential surface of the shift drum to regulate a reverse setting. A reverse inhibitor shaft having the reverse inhibitor arm supported at one end thereof is positioned within the transmission case. The other end of the reverse inhibitor shaft is rotatably journaled to one of the opposite side walls of the transmission case from the inside of the transmission case. A distal end of the reverse inhibitor arm which swings by the rotation of the reverse inhibitor shaft is brought into engagement with the reverse inhibitor groove during assembly of the reverse inhibitor mechanism.

Abstract: A power take-off device for an agricultural vehicle, in particular a tractor, wherein an input shaft is connected to a first and, selectively, a second output shaft by moving a sleeve-type selector between three selection positions, in the first of which, the input shaft is connected angularly to the first output shaft to rotate the first output shaft at a first speed, and in the second and third of which, the input shaft is connected angularly to the second output shaft to rotate the second output shaft at a second speed and a third speed, different from the second speed.

Abstract: A transmission shift fork engages with a coupling sleeve of a synchronizer and shifting the coupling sleeve. The transmission shift fork includes a first part, second part, and at least one fin. The first part is arranged to movably mount the transmission shift fork in a shift fork movement direction. The second part includes a coupling sleeve facing surface, an outwardly facing surface, and a pair of shift-direction facing surfaces. The coupling sleeve facing surface includes at least one coupling sleeve engagement part arranged to engage with an engaging groove formed on an external circumferential surface of the coupling sleeve. The outwardly facing surface includes an oil catch disposed in a position with respect to the coupling sleeve engagement part such that the oil catch captures lubricating oil and supplies to the coupling sleeve engagement part. The fin projects from inside an oil receiving recess defined by the oil catch.

Abstract: A sequential control device having a rotatable drum and having a plurality of guide grooves and a corresponding plurality of engagement forks, each including a supporting portion on the outer surface of the drum, a drive portion to drive a corresponding synchronizing sleeve of the gearbox, and a pin engaging in a corresponding guide groove of the drum. The guide grooves are shaped to produce selective axial movement of the pins and engagement forks, upon rotation of the drum, to cause each time the engagement of a given gear. The pins are positioned on the same side of the drive portion of the engagement forks. A through groove is provided on the outer surface of the drum and extends from an end of the drum to at least the guide groove farthest from that end, to guide the pins of the engagement forks when mounted on the drum.

Abstract: In the case of a gear shift fork (1) for the axial shifting of a clutch sleeve rotating around an axis in a gear box, which gear shift fork possesses two fork arm sections (4, 5) which lie opposite to each other and by their connection to each other are aligned and span an essentially semi-circular inner side (6), the fork arm sections (4, 5) and the forked interlock device section (3) shall possess a link structure.

Abstract: A power transmitting apparatus can be configured to switch between 2-wheel drive mode and 4-wheel drive mode and to lock and unlock a differential device. The power transmitting apparatus can comprise an input shaft connected to a driving power source i.e.

Abstract: A gear shifting device for shifting gears of a transmission comprises: at least one guide rail each extending in a longitudinal axis thereof; a plurality of shift effecting members (e.g., shift forks or the like) configured to move a plurality of corresponding sliding sleeves coupled to the guide rail for shifting gears upon actuation of a shift actuator, the shift effecting members each having a terminal end portion with a finger receiving opening formed therein, the finger receiving opening extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail; and a shift shaft extending in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide rail, the shift shaft having a shift finger coupled thereto.

Abstract: The gearbox comprises a case, a rod mounted on the case, a pair of sliding shift forks mounted on the rod, and travel-limit elements arranged on the rod for defining travel-limit positions for the shift forks. The travel-limit elements comprise a pair of bushes which are separate from the rod and have each a first axially outer larger-diameter portion and a second axially inner smaller-diameter portion so as to define at least one axial abutment surface for the shift fork adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A Shift fork is provided for shifting gears of a transmission assembly of a gear box that includes, but is not limited to a basin for collecting splash oil. The basin includes, but is not limited to an outlet channel for guiding the collected oil away from the basin. By means of the basin splash oil can be collected and led via the outlet channel to nearly every place of the transmission assembly, where additional lubrication is wanted. This provides a better lubrication of parts of the transmission assembly with low effort.

Abstract: A shift rocker arrangement for a transmission including a two-arm bracket shift rocker that extends around a transmission element to be shifted and is supported by pivot bearings on the arms of the bracket within a transmission housing to pivot about an axis located essentially in the plane of the bracket. The shift rocker has bearing elements formed on the bracket arms and complementary bearing shells are formed on the inside wall of the closed housing. The bearing shells that support the bearing elements of the shift rocker are either formed on a bearing bar, which is supported at both ends by the housing, or they are formed directly on inside walls of the housing.

Abstract: The gear selector fork comprises a body forming a pair of support plates having respective coaxial through-holes for supporting the fork slidably along a stationary rod of the gearbox, a pair of prongs fixed to the body and forming at their distal ends respective actuating portions able to operate a sliding coupling sleeve of the gearbox, and an actuating nose fixed to the body so as to impart to the fork the sliding movement along the stationary rod for engagement of the desired gear. The body and the prongs are formed so as to allow two forks with identical body and prongs to be mounted on the same stationary rod being superimposed at least partially in the direction of sliding along the stationary rod. The prongs are welded to one of the support plates of the body and extend on the same side as the zone where they are welded to the body, relative to the axis of the through-holes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cycling a neutral switch of an automated mechanical transmission includes software which, either independently or by operator command through a shift actuator having side-to-side motion capability and sensors, controls a select piston and cylinder assembly to provide shift rail motion along a transverse axis of the transmission which simulates operator commanded motion of a shift rail of a conventional (manual) transmission as the operator checks for neutral. Such activity may release a malfunctioning neutral switch thereby providing a proper neutral indication to associated transmission and engine components to, for example, permit starting of the engine.

Abstract: A drive force transmitting apparatus for a vehicle including a drive source, a drive force transmitting path adapted to be connected to a drive shaft to transmit a drive force from the drive source to the drive shaft, and a clutch mechanism capable of connecting and disconnecting the drive force transmitting path. The drive force transmitting apparatus further includes a parking mechanism provided in the drive force transmitting path and capable of stopping the rotation of the drive shaft and an actuator mechanism capable of selectively operating the clutch mechanism and the parking mechanism.

Abstract: Transmissions in which the mechanical gear shift arrangements are replaced by electro-hydraulic operated shift mechanisms that have to be able to be neutralised positively to ensure a proper operation. An arrangement and method are provided to determine the position of the shift rail so a shift can be made only if the conditions are right. To prevent engagement of two shift members at the same time and consequent damage in case of electronic failure, mechanical safety features such as detents are included.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gearbox comprising a shift fork (4) that is displaced by an actuator using a shaft (2), whereby a rotational displacement of said shaft is translated into a displacement of the shift fork. To achieve an accurate displacement with minimum installation space, the gate (14) is configured on a sleeve (13) that is connected to the shift fork unit (4) in a rotationally fixed manner, said sleeve acting on the shift fork unit (4) in the direction of the displacement by means of a spring (24) and the shaft (2) runs through the sleeve (13), said shaft comprising a finger (11) that protrudes radially and co-operates with the gate. The shift fork unit (4) forms a housing (8) that surrounds the sleeve (13) and the spring accumulator (24) and that comprises bearing surfaces (34), by means of which the shift fork unit (4) is guided on the shaft (2) in the direction of the displacement.

Abstract: An arrangement of a shift rocker (1), in a transmission housing, comprising a sliding sleeve (2) and a shift rod (3). The shift rocker (1) is mounted to pivot relative to the housing about a pivot axis, can be actuated by the shift rod (3), and engages with an annular groove of the sliding sleeve (2), via sliding blocks (6, 7). The pivot axis of the shift rocker is substantially vertically orientated and the shift rocker (1) has at least one supporting element (9), located outside the vertically orientated pivot axis, which rests on the shift rod (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a transmission device for a motor vehicle comprising a plurality of connecting elements that are mounted in an axially movable manner and are each provided with a shift mouthpiece and comprising an actuating device having a control shaft that is mounted in a swiveling and axially movable manner, on which is provided a main control element and at least one secondary control element, the at least one secondary control element having functional regions for a movement in the same direction as well as functional regions for movement in the opposite direction, the at least one secondary control element extending in its neutral position essentially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the connecting elements, and, with respect to this neutral position on the secondary control element and on at least one shift mouthpiece, the particular functional regions for the movement in the same direction being designed with a bent shape and being axially symmetric to the particular, likewise be

Abstract: A gear change control system of an automatic transmission, include: a shift member, including a shaft portion which is disposed in such a manner that a selection axis thereof is oriented in a selecting direction and including an arm portion; shift fork portions, operable to make gear shifts of gears; shift rail members, connected to the sift fork portions and arranged in such a manner that shift axes thereof are oriented in a shifting direction; and shift lug members, projecting from the shift rail members and including pillar-shaped portions. The arm portion swings about the selection axis to apply a pressure in the shifting direction from one side of the pillar-shaped portion so as to cause the shift fork portion to perform a shift making operation, and to apply a pressure in the shifting direction from the other side of the pillar-shaped portion so as to cause the shift fork portion to perform a shift withdrawing operation.