Slapstick Transmission: How Automatic & Standard Shifters Work

In summary, the shifters for slapstick transmissions use gates to control the movement of the shifter, allowing the driver to manually select the desired gear. They also provide a simple and effective way to prevent accidental shifting and ensure smooth and precise gear changes.
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I have seen the shifters for the slapstick transmissions(automatic and standard) I am just wandering how do they work?
 
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For an automatic the slap stick is pretty simple. (I once had a Camero with one)

With an automatic you usually need to press something on the shifter in order to get it to shift from one gear to another.

Basically there is a piece of metal with a series of notches in it. There is a flange attached to the shift that rests in any of the notches. each notch is at a gear position like thus:

IIII_P_IIII_R_IIII_N_IIII_D_IIII_L _IIII
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

When you press the shifter button, it lifts the flange so that you can move it to a new position.

With a slap stick the arrangement is slightly different.

something like this:

IIII_P_IIII_R_
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_N_____D_IIII_L_IIII
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

Now you still have to push the shifter to leave park, but from reverse or neutral all you have to do is "slap" the stick back until it drops into drive. (but notice that if you slap the stick forward from drive you only can get as far as neutral; which prevents you from accidentally knocking the car into reverse while driving down the freeway.)
 
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The shifters for slapstick transmissions work by using a gate or a series of gates to control the movement of the shifter. The driver can move the shifter into different positions, which correspond to different gears in the transmission. When the driver moves the shifter, it activates a linkage system that moves the gear selector inside the transmission, engaging the desired gear.

In automatic slapstick transmissions, the shifter typically has a park, reverse, neutral, drive, and manual mode. The driver can select the desired gear by moving the shifter into the corresponding position. In manual mode, the driver can also use the slapstick function, which allows them to manually shift up or down through the gears without using a clutch.

In standard slapstick transmissions, the shifter typically has a reverse, neutral, and multiple forward gears. The driver can move the shifter into the desired gear by following a specific pattern, usually indicated by numbers or letters on the shifter. For example, in a 5-speed transmission, the driver would move the shifter from first gear to second gear by moving it from the 1 position to the 2 position.

The gates on the shifter are designed to prevent the driver from accidentally shifting into the wrong gear, which could cause damage to the transmission. The gates also help guide the driver to the correct gear, making shifting smoother and more precise.

Overall, the shifters for slapstick transmissions work by providing the driver with a simple and intuitive way to control the gears of the transmission, allowing for smooth and efficient shifting.
 

1. How do automatic and standard shifters differ?

Automatic shifters use a torque converter to shift gears automatically, while standard shifters require the driver to manually change gears using a clutch and shift lever.

2. What is the purpose of a torque converter in an automatic shifter?

The torque converter allows the engine to keep running while the car is at a stop, and also allows for smooth gear changes without stalling the engine.

3. How does a clutch work in a standard shifter?

The clutch connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to manually shift gears without stalling the engine.

4. What is the difference between a manual and automatic transmission?

A manual transmission requires the driver to manually shift gears, while an automatic transmission shifts gears automatically without any input from the driver.

5. How does a gear shifter physically change gears in a car?

When the driver moves the gear shift lever, it engages a series of rods or cables that connect to the transmission and change the position of the gears, thus changing the gear ratio and speed of the car.

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