Transmission control lever having cruise and engine brake control
US5315900A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2009/066
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor vehicle transmission control lever (2) is provided that carries switch means for controlling a system for braking the vehicle's engine or in combination: (i) switch means for controlling a cruise control system and (ii) switch means for controlling a system for braking the vehicle's engine. The switch means for controlling the cruise control system and the engine braking system are preferably mounted on a housing (10) secured to a handle or knob (6) that is secured to transmission control lever (2) for convenient operation by the operator.
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