Shifter with means for actuating cable to key mechanism
US5588934A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2107
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle shifter having a cable actuator that is responsive to the ignition key steering lock mechanism of a vehicle and actuates a cable attached to and extending between the key mechanism and the shifter. A cam responsive to the shifting of the shifter's handle is operatively connected to the cable actuator so that when the key is turned off, the cam locks the handle in "Park" and when the ignition key is turned on, the cam can be pivoted by the handle to actuate the cable actuator which actuates the cable to prevent the ignition key from being withdrawn. Preferably, the cable actuator is also a cam which is engaged and pivoted by the first-mentioned cam to actuate the cable.
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