Shift drum having an insertion-groove flank movable axially with respect to a shift drum axis and shifting method

摘要

Shift drum ( 10; 10 ') for a multi-step transmission of a motor vehicle, with at least one circumferential track ( 14, 16 ), in particular circumferential groove ( 14, 16 ), into which at least one axially displaceable track follower (S, T) can engage, the circumferential track ( 14, 16 ) having flanks ( 22, 24 ) along which the track follower (S, T) is guided, characterized in that one of the flanks ( 22 ) has a portion ( 26 ) which is mounted so as to be movable axially out of a normal position against a restoring force (F_R).