Preselector

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004486",
  "term": "Preselector",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mechanism that allows for the selection of a future gear ratio in a transmission while the current gear is still engaged. This system prepares the next gear for engagement, reducing the time required for a gear change once the clutch is disengaged. Preselectors are commonly found in certain types of manual transmissions and automatic transmissions, such as those in heavy vehicles or older sports cars.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Vorwählgetriebe",
    "es": "preselector",
    "fr": "boîte de vitesses présélective"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/preselector/"
}