Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Patent
1998-09-10
2000-02-29
Graysay, Tamara L.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
74524, 403349, B60K 2000, G05G 104
Patent
active
06029535&
ABSTRACT:
An over-the-highway truck or tractor equipped with a gear shift lever selectively foldable from an operating position to a folded position is disclosed. The gear shift lever includes upper and lower lever portions relatively telescopically and rotatably connected. The upper lever portion includes a generally L-shaped slot, while the lower lever portion carries a pin slidably engageable with and guided by the L-shaped slot for relative guiding movement of the lever portions. A tapered leg of the slot is arranged to allow relatively telescopic and pivotal movement between the lever portions and a foot of the slot extends laterally from the leg. The foot allows relatively rotatable movement between the lever portions to engage the pin and foot in the operating position. A coil spring urges the lever portions apart so that when the pin is within the leg the lever portions are relatively moveable axially. When the pin is within the leg the spring urges the first and second lever portions apart a predetermined distance. When the pin is positioned near an end of the leg remote from the foot, the portions are relatively pivotable between the aligned and out of the way lever portions.
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Sketch to Volvo Trucks Corporation' European design.
Gremminger William
Kenny David L.
Graysay Tamara L.
Hansen Colby
Volvo Trucks North America Inc.
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