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Automotive transmission linkage system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6451127
This patent describes a system for converting a manual multi-speed transmission to operate as an automatic-manual transmission, the system being disposed within a vehicle, the transmission having a conventional gearshift lever and a clutch pedal. It comprises: a gearshift position selection panel, the panel being located apart from the gearshift lever, the panel enabling a driver to select the desired gear position of the gearshift lever by manipulating the panel without the necessity of the driver handling the gearshift lever; a controller which transforms the gearshift selection of the driver to an output signal, the signal corresponding to the gearshift position selected by the driver; and actuating means for mechanically repositioning the gearshift lever automatically in accordance with the output signal.
Assignee:
NOV; EDB-91-002992; NOV-90-043105
Patent Number(s):
US 4960008; A
Application Number:
PPN: US s 7-214031
OSTI ID:
6451127
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English