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The concept is based on a touch-sensitive surface located on the gearshift paddles of the automatic gearbox. The touch surface is activated when contact is made with a fingertip. Thus innovative interactions with the car are made possible while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. Enhancements for efficiency, safety, driving experience are possible e.g. a seamless, intuitive auto/manual mode.

GEAR SHIFT DEVICE OF A STEERING WHEEL GROUP

GADOLA, Marco
2016-01-01

Abstract

The concept is based on a touch-sensitive surface located on the gearshift paddles of the automatic gearbox. The touch surface is activated when contact is made with a fingertip. Thus innovative interactions with the car are made possible while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. Enhancements for efficiency, safety, driving experience are possible e.g. a seamless, intuitive auto/manual mode.
2016
Ateneo di appartenenza
PCT
NO
PE8_8 Mechanical and manufacturing engineering (shaping, mounting, joining, separation)
PCT/IB2016/053816
Università degli Studi di Brescia
Inglese
Internazionale
tactile gearshift; touch paddles; automatic gearbox; gearshift paddles; vibration feedback
"The basic feature: -the touch-sensitive paddles enable the driver to switch temporarily and seamlessly from auto to manual mode (and back) just by touching (and releasing) one of the paddles, even without shifting gear, and with no need to activate a button or lever. Examples: -the driver can touch the lhs paddle to override the auto mode temporarily, and downshift manually when approaching a corner to use engine braking (which in turn translates into a satisfactory driving perception) then release contact to go back to auto mode and let the gearbox perform the upshifts on power. -the driver can delay automatic upshifting by touching one paddle in order to achieve safer acceleration occasionally e.g. when overtaking. -after slowing down without stopping e.g. when entering a roundabout, the driver can prevent the typical, unpleasant downshifting to achieve smooth acceleration and save fuel. Other options are also specified." Driver involvement and control are enhanced, with advantages in terms of driving perception/feedback, passenger comfort, fuel efficiency and active safety. An unprecedented driving mode with innovative interaction with the automatic gearbox is made possible. Applications - any vehicle with automatic gearbox; high-end cars and sportscars in particular, where driver involvement is a marketing plus.
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Gadola, Marco
info:eu-repo/semantics/patent
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