192 clutches and power-stop control – Transmission and brake – Motor vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Siconolfi, Robert A. (Department: 3683)
192 clutches and power-stop control
Transmission and brake
Motor vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
active
06899213
ABSTRACT:
A brake-transmission interlock device includes a housing which is slidably positioned over the exterior surface of a solenoid. A connector member extends from the exterior surface of the housing, and at its end, is pivotally connected to a lever arm having a blocking member which maintains the shifter of an automatic transmission vehicle in the park position unless the operator simultaneously depresses the brake foot pedal. The lever arm is operably connected to the solenoid drive member, and when in the retracted position, enables the shifter to be moved along the shift gate. The housing and connector member are integrally formed to thereby decrease the number of parts necessary for manufacturing. By attaching the lever arm to the connector member extending from the housing reduces the noise associated with the pivotal movement of the lever arm and increases the precision with which the lever arm is moved to and from the retracted position.
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Lankfer Diversified Industries, Inc.
Siconolfi Robert A.
Torres Melanie
Van Dyke Gardner, Linn & Burkhart, LLP
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