Vehicle shift lever assembly
US4977789A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20672
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a vehicle shift lever assembly for a vehicle in which the shift lever is offset to one side of the transmission actuator arm and in which the lockout mechanism is released by depressing the shift lever, a means is provided to minimize undesirable tipping or turning of the shift lever. Within the preferred form, a plunger and plunger housing combination is provided with sufficient bearing surfaces to minimize tipping and an anti-rotation pin is provided to minimize turning of the shift lever. A detent is also provided to minimize the lockout pin from jumping out of the notch in the lockout plate except when a depressing force is applied to the shift lever.
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