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Shifter force detection

  • US 9,953,544 B2
  • Filed: 09/29/2015
  • Issued: 04/24/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A shifter system, the shifter system comprising:

  • a shaft;

    a handle affixed to a first end of the shaft;

    a distal second end of the shaft interfaced to a transmission; and

    a force sensing device interfaced to the shaft, the force sensing device is configured to output an electrical current proportional to an amount of force applied to the handle, a circuit is configured to read the electrical current and responsive to the electrical current being outside of a range of acceptable values, the circuit is configured to notify a trainee, thereby warning the trainee of an excessive force applied to the handle.

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