Shift lever device for automatic transmission
US5150593A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20702
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shift lever device for use with an automatic transmission includes a shift lever reversibly movable from a parking position to a selected one of a plurality of gear range positions, a lock member for locking the shift lever against movement from the parking position, an actuator for actuating the lock member to release the shift lever which has been locked in the parking position by the lock member, and a release member operable for actuating the lock member to release the shift lever independently of the actuator. The release member is operable manually by a key which may be an ignition key to an automotive vehicle on which the automatic transmission is mounted.
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