Mechanical return-to-park feature for shift-by-wire transmission
US11971096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2061/326
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A selector mechanism includes a selector interface having a detent member. An artificial feel positioner defines a plurality of artificial feel positions that correspond to selectable positions of the selector interface. The plurality of artificial feel positions are connected via a screw channel that helically extends along the artificial feel positioner. A motor rotationally operates the artificial feel positioner to automatically operate the detent member through the screw channel to move the detent member and the selector interface to a desired position of the detent member and the selector interface.
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