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Shifter assembly with decoupling mechanism

US9068642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2011
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20049
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shifter assembly that includes a base and a shift lever pivotal relative to the base along a straight shift path. A cable mount is linked to the shift lever and a cable is attached to the cable mount. A clutch is linked with the shift lever and cable mount. The clutch selectively transmits motion of the shift lever to the cable mount for a first travel position and decouples the cable mount from the shift lever at a second travel position.

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