Shift lever assembly with axially offset noise and vibration damper
US9599213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20134
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shift lever assembly for a manual transmission includes a hollow shift lever having a shift knob provided thereon. A noise and vibration damper includes a hollow housing that is connected to the hollow shift lever, and a damper assembly is provided within the hollow housing of the noise and vibration damper. The damper assembly is adapted to be connected to a control member of a manually operable transmission. A line extends from the shift knob provided on the hollow shift lever and through the interior of the hollow shift lever. The line is adapted to control the operation of the manually operable transmission.
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