Transmission interlock
US4296642A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1979 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2011
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission interlock for use in a motor vehicle transmission having at least two gear ratio selection means in tandem within a common housing. The transmission interlock includes an auxiliary shift rail parallel to and spaced from two operative shift rails which it interlocks. The auxiliary shift rail is linked to one of the two shift rails and translates positively therewith. An interlock member transversely disposed between the auxiliary shift rail and the second of the two shift rails interacts with slots or blind apertures in the shift rails to prevent selection of certain combinations of shift rail positions corresponding to prohibited gear ratio combinations.
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