Device for synchronously switching e.g. dog clutch of motor car, has sensor determining rotation angle between switching elements, where meshing of tooth of one element into gap of another element is realized depending on angle and speed

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This invention is a device for synchronizing the switching of components in a motor vehicle, such as a dog clutch. It uses an optical sensor to determine the rotational angle and speed between two switching elements or shafts. Based on this information, an actuator engages or disengages the clutch in an optimal way, ensuring the teeth of one element mesh smoothly with the gap of another.

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• Synchronizing gear shifts in manual and automated car transmissions
• Improving engagement mechanisms in electric vehicle drive-trains
• Industrial machinery requiring precise coupling of rotating elements
• Motorcycles or other vehicles with dog-clutch gearboxes

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• Reduces wear and tear on clutch components by ensuring smoother engagement
• Minimizes gear grinding and associated noise
• Enables quicker and more reliable gear shifts
• Improves overall driveline efficiency and longevity
• Can be integrated into automated or semi-automated transmission systems

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Patent Abstract

The device has an optical i.e. infrared sensor, for determining a rotation angle between two switching elements (2, 3) and/or between a drive shaft and an output shaft. The sensor determines rotation speed of the drive shaft and/or driven shaft. An actuator is operatively connected with a clutch and directly or indirectly coupled with the sensor. Positive meshing of a tooth (2.1) of one of the switching elements into a gap (3.2) of the other switching element is realized depending on the determined rotation angle and/or the determined speed.