Multi-positioning Test Bench Design for Manual Gearshift Command with Implementation of Active Reaction Force

Starting from XIX century, the automotive sector, got a huge development with a deep influence on people’s lifestyle. The improvements reached nowadays, in terms of performances, require a strict control of each component and a testing activity to guarantee their reliability. This project of thesis has been developed at Sila Holding Industriale SpA, one of the most important global companies in the production and distribution of gearshift system and flexible remote control cables. The customization of the product, according to customer's specifications, requires a Testing department, to obtain a robust prototyping and a reliable final product. The aim of the Thesis is the development of a new test bench, to overcome the limits existing on actual solutions. The work followed five steps: Study of the gearshift system, Study of existing Test benches: analysis of their working principles, advantages and drawbacks, Development of a New solution( design and evaluation of multiple alternatives through a CAD software), Realization of designed solution, Validation of designed solution. The design in particular was focused on a new Actuation system and a new Active Reaction Force system.