Detent spring
US7654168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2101
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A detent spring assembly that accurately locates a detent plate in a gear shift mechanism of an automotive vehicle has a detent spring which includes an elongated flexible strip. A roller on the strip is engageable with any one of a series of notches in the detent plate to properly position the detent plate. A fastener secures the detent spring to a support. A part on the strip engages the support at a point spaced from the fastener to cooperate with the fastener in accurately and precisely locating the strip.
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