Ignition interlock and PRNDL indicator powering switch
US5861800A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5956
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ignition interlock with PRNDL powering switch has a mechanism for locking a lock slider in position for prohibiting movement of a gear selector. The mechanism includes a plate for locking the slider in position and a cable for connecting with the gear selector. A sensor is associated with the mechanism and a PRNDL indicator. The sensor senses the position of the lock slider such that upon activation of the sensor, power is applied to the PRNDL indicator, causing a display within the PRNDL indicator to illuminate.
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