Neutral start switch to sense shift lever position
US4998450A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K28/063
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A neutral start switch is provided for sensing the position of a manually operated shift lever to select between a plurality of predetermined operating modes. A plate member is movable in response to movement of the shift lever and provided with a cam surface composed of electrically conductive and non-conductive areas. At least two sensors are mounted in the transmission and positioned to communicate with the cam surface of the plate member. Electrical contacts are associated with the sensors such that a binary code is generated indicative of the shift lever position.
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