Clutchless manual transmission

• Main Authors: Goco, Juan Rene S., Jose, Joanne Relly O., King, Richmond C., Manalili, Sean C.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2004
• Subjects: Clutches (Machinery); Automotive sensors
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14618
• Institution: De La Salle University

A manual transmission uses a clutch pedal to shift gears in order to move the car. A manual transmission is considered efficient in performance - if driven with correct engagement and disengagement of clutch however the use of a clutch pedal is very demanding to the driver especially in stop and go traffic conditions. The automatic transmission automatically shifts gears with the use of planetary gears. A major disadvantage of automatic transmission is its performance compared to a manual transmission due to power losses brought by torque converters. The Clutchless Manual Transmission takes the advantages of both manual and automatic transmissions. It eliminates the use of a clutch pedal but still provides control and high performance to the driver. It automates the clutch of a manual transmission using microcontrollers thus providing smooth transitions and avoids vehicle bucking.