Transmission shift assembly for a vehicle and a method of monitoring the same
US8893571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20402
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission shift assembly for a vehicle and a method of monitoring the same includes a transmission having a shift position member movable between a plurality of gear positions. A linkage is coupled to an actuator and movable between a plurality of positions in response to movement of the actuator. A cable having first and second ends is coupled to the linkage and the shift position member respectively for transferring movement from the actuator to the shift position member. A plurality of sensors are spaced from each other and disposed about the first end of the cable such that movement of the cable relative to said linkage causes the sensors to monitor movement of the shift position member between the gear positions for achieving a proper position of the shift position member in one of the gear positions.
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