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In-gear clutch
Compact in-gear clutch pack. This idea came about when thinking of a small, lightweight, robust sequential racing transmission that could be shifted electro-pneumatically. I applied automatic transmission technology to a manual application. This is destined to become a 6- or 7-speed transmission for a mid-engined formula car.
All feedback appreciated!
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November 18, 2011 by Laurence -
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Thanks Nesher, it is really quite simple. I have no more details as it is just an idea that hasn't gone any further yet! I hope one day to have a fully functioning gearbox that uses this concept...
5 months agoHahaha.. @ Nesher's comment. Some good comedy and valuable truth there..
Beautiful model here Laurence. Great idea too. I sure hope it makes it to a formula in the future.. 2 thumbs up buddy. :-)
5 months agoYeah, lol at Nesher.... but not a fan of big boobs, more than a handful is a waste! Always good to laugh.
Thanks for the positive comments, will be having a play with Autodesk shortly so am open to suggestions for things to model...
5 months agoUPDATE- I am yet to develop the actuation mechanism, and unsure whether to go hydro or pneumatic. I have ideas about the pros/cons of each, such as extra hardware required for air-operation (compressor, tank) and the potential for fluid leaks, but I welcome your suggestions... thanks!
5 months agoPneumatic can be set up fairly simple. I've set up and programmed a pneumatic shifter along with a seperate "throttle blip" linkage on a Daytona prototype. setting up timing in the computer takes a little time, but works well.
3 months agoI designed and built it at a shop I used to manage. The reservoir tank can be seen here Airshifter reservoir tank. I have some spare parts from prototyping left over. I would have to find all the pictures I took, but here is a video of when we started programming the computer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vDpAf7cT7Y
3 months ago