Mechanical attachment for a shift lever vibration isolator
US7032474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/455
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical attachment for a two-stage, bi-directional shift lever vibration isolator. A shift lever has a sleeve which receives thereinside a lever vibration isolator which includes a damping body having an outer surface characterized by an hour-glass cross-section; an attachment housing within the damping body; and upper and lower washers connected to the housing. An attachment bore passes laterally through the housing and is lined by a layer of the damping body. The attachment bore is disposed in the center of recessed surfaces of the hour-glass cross-section. An attachment pin passes through the attachment bore and the sleeve. The shift lever vibration isolator is freely slidable on the attachment pin, facilitated by a clearance between the attachment pin and the bore lining layer.
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