Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Patent
1998-08-25
2000-11-07
Bucci, David A.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
7447325, 403 56, F16H 6118
Patent
active
061420344
ABSTRACT:
A shifter for shifting a vehicle transmission includes a base adapted for attachment to a vehicle including a pivot-defining mount, and a shift lever having an elongated bottom section pivoted to the mount, and a top section slidably engaging the bottom section for movement between a normal operating position for shifting between gears and a depressed-position for shifting into reverse gear. A reverse lockout device including a stationary locking member is attached to the base and a movable lockout member is slidably mounted on the shift lever. A linkage connects a bottom of the top section of the shift lever to the movable lockout member, the linkage being elongated and extending closely adjacent the elongated bottom section for compact operation next to the elongated bottom section when the top section is depressed. In one form, the linkage comprises a pair of parallel links on opposing sides of the elongated bottom section of the shift lever. In another form, the linkage comprises a plurality of links connected in series to form a snake-like chain that rides on the bottom section of the shift lever, some of the links having a ball on one end and others having a socket on the other end for engaging the ball.
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Bucci David A.
Grand Haven Stamped Products
Joyce William C
LandOfFree
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