Patent ID: 6145398
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
An electronically controlled shift system for a transmission of a motor vehicle, having a shift lever for selecting a gear and an actuator, comprising:an initiation module connected to said shift lever for receiving an electrical input signal indicative of said selected gear and for transmitting a first electrical signal indicative of an entry force;a synchronization module connected to said initiation module for determining a synchronization force and for transmitting a second electrical signal indicative of said synchronization force;a termination module connected to said synchronization module for transmitting a third electrical signal indicative of an end force, whereby the actuator actuates a shift rail of the transmission based upon said first signal, said second signal and said third signal;a clutch connected to the transmission, having a clutch pedal and a clutch interlock device connected between said clutch pedal and said clutch; anda clutch interlock module connected to said clutch interlock device for preventing clutch release before said shift rail engages said selected gear by monitoring actuation of said shift rail.