Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-27
2005-09-27
Fenstermacher, David M. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
C074S473180, C074S48400R
Reexamination Certificate
active
06948399
ABSTRACT:
A manual gearshift device for an automotive automatic transmission operative in an automatic shift mode in which a gear ratio is automatically varied according to driving conditions and a manual mode in which a gear ratio is manually changed is disclosed. The manual gear shift device, that is installed to spokes of a steering wheel extending in substantially diametrically opposite horizontal directions, comprises a first gearshift switch which is installed to one of the spokes at an obverse side of the steering wheel and provides a shift-up command signal and a second gearshift switch, desirably different in shape and operative direction from the first gearshift switch, which is installed to one of the spokes at a reverse side of the steering wheel and provides a shift-up command signal.
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Furukawa Kouji
Inai Yasuyuki
Kunihiro Shingo
Nakayama Akira
Ogasawara Akiko
Fenstermacher David M.
Mazda Motor Corporation
Nixon & Peabody LLP
Studebaker Donald R.
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