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Device for preventing rotational movement of failed selector lever

US9517835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2014
Grant dateDec 13, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05G5/06
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A selector lever with two detent plates and corresponding detent pins that travel along a shaft includes a float that moves with each of the detent pins. When a detent pin fails, a float pin remains engaged with a catch, thereby preventing rotational movement of the shaft.

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