Digital Clutch Gauge

Abstract

A digital display type similar to a tachometer or fuel gauge for an automobile for numerically displaying the optimal shift point. The will serve several purposes. This will allow less wear and tear on the clutch, elongate the life of the clutch, prevent it from burning out as quickly it would reducing overall cost in the long run and providing a smoother, safer ride.

Claims

1. What is being claimed here is a gauge measuring that distance between the plates where the least amount of friction and heat is produced along with the actual process or method of identifying the level of clutch slippage. That information is then converted to a digital readout to assist the driver in perfecting their shifting practices.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] I have laid out four different samples of possible gauge designs in the figure below. This will be left up to the manufacturer as far as what type of gauge they wish to use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0033] Each Figure has a description written next to it explaining the drawing

SPECIFICATIONS

[0034] FIG. 1: Diagram showing clutch & flywheel, engine & gear box

[0035] FIG. 2: Diagram showing flywheel, clutch plate & pressure plate

[0036] FIG. 3: Diagram showing what happens when a clutch pedal is pressed

[0037] FIG. 4: Diagram showing pressure plate moving away from the clutch plate and the power from the engine getting disconnected

[0038] FIG. 5: Diagram of clutch pedal assembly

[0039] FIG. 6: Diagram showing pressure plate moving towards the clutch plate and the power from the engine getting connected

[0040] FIG. 7: Diagram showing components of the clutch assembly

[0041] FIG. 8: Diagram showing a possible design option for the gauge

[0042] FIG. 9: Diagram showing a possible design option for the gauge

[0043] FIG. 10: Diagram showing a possible design option for the gauge

[0044] FIG. 11: Diagram showing a possible design option for the gauge

[0045] FIG. 12: Diagram showing Standard Layout of Accelerator, Brake & Clutch

[0046] FIG. 13: Diagram showing Standard Layout of Gear Shifter