Shifting device

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2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Hannon, Thomas R. (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlled elements

C074S473330, C074S473180, C074S4710XY

Reexamination Certificate

active

10642950

ABSTRACT:
A shifting device includes a housing, a shift lever, and a sensor unit. The shift lever is moved along frontward or rearward and leftward or rightward to select one of shift positions. The sensor unit is of a non-contact type and detects the selected shift position. The sensor unit includes a plurality of sensors and a magnet. The relative positions of the sensors and the magnet are variable. The sensor unit detects the selected shift position according to the relative positions. According to movement of the shift lever, at least one of the group of the sensors and the magnet is moved along a first movement axis and a second movement axis. The first and second movement axes extend in different directions.

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