Kongsberg Automotive has been granted a patent for a rotary shifter assembly for vehicle transmissions. The assembly includes a shaft, shift knob, locking fingers, overload wheel, and a locking mechanism. The design allows for temporary rotation of the shaft relative to the wheel under high force, automatically returning to normal operation once the force decreases. GlobalData’s report on Kongsberg Automotive gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Rotary shifter assembly for vehicle transmission gear changes
A rotary shifter assembly for changing gears in a vehicle transmission has been granted a patent (Publication Number: US11971073B2). The assembly includes a housing, a shaft with a shift knob for gear changes, locking fingers, an overload wheel, and a locking mechanism. The locking fingers engage the overload wheel to allow concurrent rotation during gear changes, with the ability to temporarily disengage when excessive force is applied to the shaft beyond a maximum torque threshold. The assembly also features an emitter and sensor for detecting shaft rotation, as well as additional sensor gears for precise gear indication.
Furthermore, the patented rotary shifter assembly includes a biasing member to continuously bias the locking fingers, a detent track for defining radial positions, and a locking mechanism with a solenoid for selective prevention of overload wheel rotation. The method of operating the assembly involves rotating the shaft to indicate gear changes, concurrent rotation of the overload wheel during gear changes, and selectively engaging the locking mechanism. The system is designed to provide efficient and precise gear changes in a vehicle transmission, with safety features to prevent damage from excessive force and ensure smooth operation during gear shifts.
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