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09:57 Aug 22, 2013 |
Portuguese to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / automatic/manual transmission | |||||||
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3 +1 | single lever "bump type" |
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3 | shift by wire |
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single lever "bump type" Explanation: see http://www.asaprent.com/NH-specs/02-f-RG140B.pdf Page 2. |
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shift by wire Explanation: Patent US6151978 - Control methods for a shift by a wire vehicle ... https://www.google.com/patents/US6151978 A shift by wire vehicle transmission includes control methods for engaging gears after the vehicle has been at rest or coasting. When the vehicle is started from a ... Drive-by-wire, DbW, by-wire, or x-by-wire technology in the automotive industry replaces the traditional mechanical control systems with electronic control systems using electromechanical actuators and human-machine interfaces such as pedal and steering feel emulators. Hence, the traditional components such as the steering column, intermediate shafts, pumps, hoses, belts, coolers and vacuum servos and master cylinders are eliminated from the vehicle. Examples include electronic throttle control and brake-by-wire. Steer by wire This is currently used in electric forklifts and stockpickers and some tractors.[1] Its implementation in road vehicles is limited by concerns over reliability although it has been demonstrated in several concept vehicles such as ThyssenKrupp Presta Steering's Mercedes-Benz Unimog, General Motors' Hy-wire and Sequel and the Mazda Ryuga. A rear wheel SbW system by Delphi called Quadrasteer is used on some pickup trucks but has had limited commercial success. |
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