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Speed data display system for a work vehicle

A speed change display control device includes a display screen generator generating a first display screen and a second display screen. The first display screen includes: an auxiliary speed change stage display area displaying auxiliary speed change stages; a main speed change stage display area displaying main speed change stages assigned to the auxiliary speed change stages; and an engaged speed change stage display area displaying engaged speed change stages. The second display screen includes: the auxiliary speed change stage display area; the main speed change stage display area; a lower limit selection area where the speed change stage defining a lower limit of a vehicle speed change ratio is selected; an upper limit selection area where the speed change stage defining an upper limit of the vehicle speed change ratio is selected; and a selected speed change stage display area displaying the currently selected upper limit and lower limit speed change stages.

Shifter assembly including display and actuation for driver control
09772031 · 2017-09-26 · ·

A shifter assembly for a vehicle that includes a shift lever connected to a shifter and in communication with the vehicle and a transmission. A display is positioned on the shift lever indicating data of the vehicle or transmission. A start button is positioned on the shift lever and is linked with an ignition of the vehicle.

Dual mode clutch pedal for vehicle

In a vehicle having a manual transmission coupled to an internal combustion engine via a first clutch, the first clutch is operable responsive to movement of a clutch pedal. In an engine mode of vehicle operation, the engine propels the vehicle responsive to movement of an accelerator pedal. An electric motor is coupled to the manual transmission for propelling the vehicle in an electric traction motor mode of vehicle operation. Controls are configured for generating a motor demand signal responsive to accelerator pedal position and configured for modifying the demand signal generation responsive to the clutch pedal position.

Traveling work vehicle
09759319 · 2017-09-12 · ·

A traveling work vehicle includes a gear-shifting control unit that outputs a gear-shifting control command to a main gear-shifting apparatus for shifting gears without cutting off power transmission, a sub gear-shifting apparatus for shifting gears by cutting off power transmission, and a first operation unit and a second operation unit that provide gear-shifting, upshifting or downshifting, operation commands to the gear-shifting control unit. The gear-shifting control unit has a first travel control section that generates a gear-shifting control command for shifting gears in the main gear-shifting apparatus in response to the gear-shifting operation command from the first operation unit in a work traveling mode, and a second travel control section that generates a gear-shifting control command for shifting gears in the sub gear-shifting apparatus in response to the gear-shifting operation command from the second operation unit in the work traveling mode.

Traveling work vehicle
09759319 · 2017-09-12 · ·

A traveling work vehicle includes a gear-shifting control unit that outputs a gear-shifting control command to a main gear-shifting apparatus for shifting gears without cutting off power transmission, a sub gear-shifting apparatus for shifting gears by cutting off power transmission, and a first operation unit and a second operation unit that provide gear-shifting, upshifting or downshifting, operation commands to the gear-shifting control unit. The gear-shifting control unit has a first travel control section that generates a gear-shifting control command for shifting gears in the main gear-shifting apparatus in response to the gear-shifting operation command from the first operation unit in a work traveling mode, and a second travel control section that generates a gear-shifting control command for shifting gears in the sub gear-shifting apparatus in response to the gear-shifting operation command from the second operation unit in the work traveling mode.

Steering wheel assembly

A steering wheel assembly includes a steering rim and a steering housing connected to the steering rim. The steering wheel assembly also includes at least one pressure sensitive component disposed within the steering housing. The at least one pressure sensitive component generates electric signals in response to force applied on the steering housing. The at least one pressure sensitive component may include any one of at least one piezoelectric switch, a piezoelectric sensor, and a capacitive array. Further, at least one pressure sensitive component may provide a haptic feedback. Additionally, a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) disposed within the steering housing is electrically connected to the at least one pressure sensitive component. The PCB includes a controller that determines a user input or a gesture made by a user on the steering housing based on the electric signals received from the at least one pressure sensitive component.

Gearshift device and gear coding method

A gearshift device is provided. The gearshift device includes a magnetic plate and sensors for sensing the magnetic plate to output a gear signal. The magnetic plate includes M coding regions for distinguishing M gears, and at least two coding regions of the M coding regions share a same region of the magnetic plate. M is a positive integer greater than or equal to 2.

Gearshift device and gear coding method

A gearshift device is provided. The gearshift device includes a magnetic plate and sensors for sensing the magnetic plate to output a gear signal. The magnetic plate includes M coding regions for distinguishing M gears, and at least two coding regions of the M coding regions share a same region of the magnetic plate. M is a positive integer greater than or equal to 2.

GEAR SHIFTING DEVICE, TRANSMISSION AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
20210372517 · 2021-12-02 ·

A gear shifting device, a transmission, and an all-terrain vehicle are disclosed. The gear shifting device includes: a drive motor having an output shaft fixed with a driving toothed wheel; a transmission drum having a first end fixed with a driven toothed wheel and a second end provided with a gear contactor; a gear sensor having a working surface in contact with the gear contactor; and an electronic control unit electrically coupled to the drive motor. The electronic control unit outputs a drive signal to the drive motor based on a gear shifting instruction, the drive motor rotates based on the drive signal, and the output shaft drives the driving toothed wheel to rotate; the transmission drum and the driven toothed wheel rotate along with rotation of the driving toothed wheel; and the gear contactor rotates to contact one of four contacts corresponding to the gear shifting instruction.

Drive mode selector for a drivetrain, vehicle comprising such a drive mode selector, and a method of selecting a drive mode of a drive train
11345237 · 2022-05-31 · ·

A drive mode selector for a drivetrain of a vehicle, a vehicle comprising such a drive mode selector, and a method of selecting a drive mode of a drivetrain. The drive mode selector comprises a controller for receiving a selection signal from a gesture sensor, the selection signal being indicative of a drivetrain drive mode associated with an identified selection gesture made by a user. The controller is also for receiving a status signal indicating a status of at least one vehicle component. The controller is configured to cause the drivetrain to enter the drive mode indicated by the selection signal when the status signal indicates that the drive mode can be selected.