Synchronized Engagement System for Toothed Gear Couplings in Vehicles

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The invention describes a device for synchronized shifting of a coupling, specifically a toothed coupling (clutch) in vehicles. It uses sensors and actuators to detect the rotational angle and speed difference between the driving and driven shafts, enabling precise, low-friction meshing of the coupling teeth for smooth engagement.

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• Automotive transmissions for cars and trucks
• Heavy machinery requiring precise power transmission
• Industrial robotics with complex gear mechanisms
• Electric vehicles with automated gear shifting systems

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• Enables smooth and reliable gear shifting
• Reduces wear and tear due to low-friction engagement
• Improves vehicle efficiency and driving comfort
• Enhances automation and reduces need for manual intervention
• Increases lifespan of coupling components

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Device for synchronized engagement of a coupling, in particular a toothed coupling (1) of a vehicle, in which at least one first switching element (2) (first switching face) is coupled with at least one drive shaft and at least one second switching element (3) (second switching face) is coupled with at least one output shaft, wherein one or more teeth (2.1) of the first switching element (2) can engage in one or more gaps (3.2) between the teeth (3.1) of the second switching element (3), characterized in that – the device comprises first means for determining the angular displacement between the first switching element (2) and the second switching element (3) and/or drive shaft and output shaft and/or – the device comprises second means for determining the rotational speed of at least one drive shaft and/or at least one output shaft and – the device comprises an actuator system (10) in operative connection with the coupling and connected directly or indirectly with a sensor (S), which the positive (substantially low-friction or friction-free) engagement of the first...