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Gear shifter for manual transmission systems

US4756205A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 1987
Grant dateJul 12, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20201
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gear shifter for manual transmissions which includes a support, two movable members movable at right angles to each other, and a gear shift lever connected through the movable members and to a bell crank pivotally mounted on the support. The bell crank and one of the movable members are connected to one end of a pair of actuators, the other ends of which are connected to the transmission. The gear shift lever is mounted for movement in two directions at right angles to each other and the connection of the gear shift lever to the movable members and bell crank translates these two right angle movements into parallel movement of the two actuators.

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