Compact park lock assembly
US12013033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2063/3059
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact park lock assembly configured to be pulled towards a ramped section of a locking lever during actuation to unlock and lock a park lock gear. The compact park lock assembly includes a guide plate configured to align the park lock assembly during assembly, receive input loads from a pinion drive gear arrangement, position and restrain movement of the guide plate, and provide for sensing of the position of the locking lever during operation. The compact park lock assembly also includes an abutment plate to facilitate mounting of the park lock assembly, a spring section to restrain the guide plate, and a clip section to force and retain the abutment plate section to a housing.
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