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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2023
Subaru Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Takanori Tatebe, Tokyo, JP;
Naoto Yabuki, Tokyo, JP;
SUBARU CORPORATION, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A clutch operation device includes: a clutch operator; a vibration applicator; a transition state detector; and a vibration application controller. The clutch operator is configured to switch between an engaged state and a disengaged state. In the engaged state, power transmission is performed between a traveling power source of a vehicle and wheels of the vehicle. In the disengaged state, the power transmission is cut off. The vibration applicator is configured to apply vibration to the clutch operator. The transition state detector is configured to perform detection of a transition state between the engaged state and the disengaged state. The vibration application controller is configured to activate the vibration applicator in accordance with the detection of the transition state.