Shifter with novel lever pivoting means and method of assembling
US5651293A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20702
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission shifter having a unique structure for pivoting its lever assembly and a novel structure and method for assembling the parts. The structure for pivoting the lever assembly includes caps mounted on the ends of axles extending from the lever assembly. The apparatus and method for assembling the parts includes sockets mounted on a base and on a detent housing, which sockets capture trunnions extending from the lever assembly. Preferably such trunnions are the cap and axle combinations.
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