Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Fenstermacher, David (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
C074S473120, C200S061880
Reexamination Certificate
active
06904823
ABSTRACT:
A haptic shift device for use in shift-by-wire systems in vehicles. The haptic shift device includes a shift lever manipulatable by a user. At least one sensor detects a position of the shift lever, and a transmission gear of the vehicle is caused to be changed based on the position of the shift lever. At least one electrically-controlled actuator outputs a force on the shift lever. In some embodiments, the shift lever is moveable within a pattern and is blocked from areas outside the boundaries of the pattern. The actuator(s) can be active or passive, and/or a variable mechanical gate can be used to implement the pattern. Provided shifting modes can include automatic, manual, and/or sequential modes. Other shifting modes can also be provided.
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Levin Michael D.
Vassallo Steven P.
Fenstermacher David
Immersion Corporation
Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
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