Vehicular transmission sensor apparatus responsive to gear selection
US5191178A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2300/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicular transmission sensor having an electrical output responsive to gear selection is shown having a plurality of sealed electrical switches mounted within the transmission housing. A cam plate is disposed on a face of detent lever and is movable therewith relative to the switches. The switches are each provided with a follower which moves between switch contacts engaged and switch contacts disengaged positions in dependence on the angular position of the cam plate.
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