Hilite´s Hydraulik-Ring Division is developing Automated Manual Transmissions since 1989. Hydraulik-Ring has developed the control unit and the actuator for the first series application in the Ferrari 355 F1.
Ferrari control unit and gear-shift
actuator for the 355F1.
System sheme and original installation position
Features of hydraulic shift for mechanical transmission:
- Gearshift linkage replaced by hydraulic actuators
- Low-cost
- Low adaption effort and expenditure
- Hardware for different vehicle series
- All transmission concepts (4,5,6-Gear) are covered
- Can even be implemented in current, ongoing series in short term
- Experience in development and series production
Main Advantages of hydraulic controls
- High shifting performance
- Optimized shifting performance for loaded or empty vehicle
- Low space requirements
- Less parts by component integration
