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Shift lever apparatus and method of constructing thereof

US7007567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2003
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/608
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shift lever apparatus is provided in which, after a slider has been assembled at a case, a link is assembled to the case while an intrusion shaft is inserted into a hole. For assembly of the link to the case, an assembly pawl provided at the link is resiliently deformed and inserted at an assembly portion which is provided at into the case. The assembly pawl includes an engaging protrusion that is engaged with a surrounding area of the assembly portion by resilient force of the assembly pawl. A blocking member is pre-positioned to interfere with the assembly pawl when the engaging protrusion is engaged with the surrounding area to block release of the assembly pawl.

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