Shift lever device
US5680799A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2093
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shift lever device for an automatic transmission has a pivotally moveable shift lever. A case receives a lower portion of the shift lever. The case has an interior which is divided into first and second spaced portions. A shift lock mechanism has sensitive electric parts installed in only the second portion. A water stopper member is mounted to the lower portion of the shift lever. The water stopper member is so arranged and constructed as to positively guide liquid flowing down on and along the shift lever and reached thereto, toward only the first portion thereby to protect the sensitive electric parts from the liquid.
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