Patent ID: 7814806

Claim:
A method of freeing a neutral sensor in an automated mechanical transmission comprising: in an automated mechanical transmission system having a shift control assembly with a first piston and cylinder assembly having a first bi-directionally translating output and a first shift rail coupled to said first bi-directionally translating output, a second piston and cylinder assembly in a transverse orientation with respect to said first piston and cylinder assembly and having a second bi-directionally translating output and a second shift rail coupled to said second bi-directionally translating output, wherein said second shift rail is at least partially rotatable and mechanically coupled to the first shift rail, and a sensor for indicating a neutral position of said second shift rail; bi-directionally translating said first piston and cylinder assembly and said first shift rail from side-to-side; and wherein translating said first piston and cylinder assembly and said first shift rail at least partially rotates said second shift rail and assists in freeing said sensor.