Shifter assembly
US9377100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20085
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shifter assembly for selecting one of a plurality of gears of a transmission of a vehicle includes a housing having an index track for defining a first mode and a second mode. A shift lever is movably coupled to the housing and interfaces with the index track as the shift lever moves between the modes. A blocker coupled to the housing has a first engagement surface engageable by the shift lever when in the first mode to prevent the shift lever from entering the second mode with the blocker moving in a first direction when the shift lever abuts the first engagement surface. The blocker has a second engagement surface engaged by the shift lever when moving from the first mode to the second mode with the blocker moving in a second direction substantially transverse to the first direction when the shift lever abuts the second engagement surface.
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