Selector lock for a vehicle that includes a motor operated pawl lock
US11913540B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2059/0282
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A selecting member for a vehicle includes a lever that is operable between a plurality of selector positions. A base includes a plurality of steps that correspond to the plurality of selector positions. A pawl actuator includes a pawl having a rack and a pinion gear that is rotationally operated by a motor. The motor selectively and rotationally operates the pinion gear to actuate the pawl relative to the plurality of steps. An interface is coupled with the lever that actuates the motor. Operation of the motor operates the pawl relative to the plurality of steps and allows the pawl actuator to be manipulated relative to the base to align the pawl with a step of the plurality of steps.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.