Ford
The patent, already registered, describes a totally electronic change system that simulates classic manual transmission.
It’s there gearboxwith the classic manual transmission, but It’s not what it seems.
A Ford registered a new patent for a hood of electronic change designed for electric vehicles, with the objective of recover the tactile experience driving associated with traditional internal combustion cars.
The patent now describes a totally electronic change lever system that simulates classic manual transmission.
Unlike conventional mechanically linked to transmission, the Ford concept uses a lever connected to actuators controlled by an electronic power controller.
This system allows you to define speed change patterns by softwareincluding the classic standard in six -speed H of sequential provisions. One “Virtual Way” It allows the system to dynamically change these settings, suggesting customizable driving experiences.
To further replicate the feeling of a manual box, Ford intends to integrate feedback háptico – A mechanism that simulates resistance, gear and even vibration, recreating the feeling of using different types of handle.
These effects, adds, can be adjusted through the “inforitement” system of the vehicle, similar to the trackpad Apple’s MacBook, which simulates physical clicks.
The system is designed for a wide application, Including electric, plug-in, conventional hybrids and fuel cell vehicles.
Although it may seem like a curious novelty, Ford is not alone in this approach – the Toyota and Hyundai They have already tested simulated manual experiences in their electric.
This idea tries to answer a common criticism for electric vehicles: Although fast and efficient, often it lacks that involvement of cars with combustion engine. There are enthusiasts who miss that emotion of changing changes; For these, there is a nostalgic driving alternative, but with a futuristic touch.
It remains to know if the system will be produced.
