18462708. SPHERE-TYPE SHIFT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
SPHERE-TYPE SHIFT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae Hyeong Cho of Hwaseong (KR)
Jae Min Park of Namyangju (KR)
SPHERE-TYPE SHIFT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18462708 titled 'SPHERE-TYPE SHIFT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a shift control apparatus for an electronic transmission system in a vehicle. The apparatus consists of a shift operation unit and a design unit, both located on different hemispheres of a spherical mechanism.
- The shift operation unit is operated by the driver for gear shifting on one hemisphere of the spherical mechanism.
- The design unit is responsible for indirect illumination and image transmission on the other hemisphere of the spherical mechanism.
- By rotating the spherical mechanism, only the shift operation unit or the design unit is exposed to the vehicle interior through an opening in the housing, depending on whether a shift operation is required or not.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various vehicles with electronic transmission systems, such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Problems Solved
1. Simplifies the design of the shift control apparatus by using a spherical mechanism. 2. Provides a compact and efficient way to switch between the shift operation unit and the design unit. 3. Reduces the complexity of the shift control system by separating the shift operation and design functions.
Benefits
1. Improved user experience with a simplified and intuitive gear shifting mechanism. 2. Enhanced aesthetics with the design unit providing indirect illumination and image transmission. 3. Space-saving design allows for more efficient use of the vehicle interior.
Original Abstract Submitted
A sphere-type shift control apparatus for an electronic transmission system includes a shift operation unit configured to be operated by a driver of a vehicle for gear shifting on a first hemisphere of a spherical mechanism and a design unit for indirect illumination and image transmission on a second hemisphere of the spherical mechanism. By rotating the spherical mechanism, only the shift operation unit is exposed to a vehicle interior through an opening of a housing when a shift operation is required, while only the design unit is exposed to the vehicle interior through the opening of the housing when the shift operation is not required.
