Patent · US Expired

Transmission shifter to operator controlled mechanism interlock

US4976171A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 1989
Grant dateDec 11, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5938
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The transmission shift range selector is held in a nondrive position by a pawl and rack mechanism until an operator controlled mechanism has been manipulated prior to attempting to shift the range selector.

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