Shifter with load sensors for sensing shift demands

A shifter includes a base and a driver interface module, such as a lever or knob, having a structural member attached to the base and held in a fixed position so that a handle on the structural member can be grasped and loaded by a vehicle operator. At least one load-measuring sensor, such as a stra...

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1. Verfasser:	DEJONGE ROBERT A
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	BLASTING ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS GEARING GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS HEATING LIGHTING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL WEAPONS
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Zusammenfassung:	A shifter includes a base and a driver interface module, such as a lever or knob, having a structural member attached to the base and held in a fixed position so that a handle on the structural member can be grasped and loaded by a vehicle operator. At least one load-measuring sensor, such as a strain gage, is attached to the structural member. The sensor outputs an analog signal in proportion to the load applied to the structural member by the vehicle operator. A circuit is connected to the load-measuring sensor for receiving the analog signal. The circuit is configured and programmed to output a transmission-shift control signal when the shift request signal reaches a predetermined minimum load value.