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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 1998
Filed:
Nov. 19, 1996
Applicant:
Inventor:
David R Weilant, Muncie, IN (US);
Assignee:
Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc., Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
74335 ; 7433 / ;
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling a transmission includes a shifting actuator with an plurality of electric motors for shifting gears of the transmission. A load on the synchronizer is measured when shifting the gears of the transmission. The load is measured by sensors on the load fork. Compensating springs can alternatively be included. The position of the fork relative to the synchronizer mechanism is determined by a position sensor in communication with the rod or in communication with the load fork itself.