Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Patent
1993-05-04
1994-05-10
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
74527, B60K 2000
Patent
active
053097840
ABSTRACT:
A gear shift apparatus includes a shaft having a first axis extending laterally with respect to a vehicle body. A bracket is secured to a pivot pin rotatable about a second axis extending laterally with respect to the first axis. A gear shift lever is secured to the bracket for unitary rotation therewith about the second axis. A sleeve is fixed to the gear shift lever for unitary motion therewith. A check ball is supported by the sleeve and urged against a cam surface of a stationary position plate. The cam surface has a plurality of recesses engaged with the check ball.
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Asano Yasushi
Kataumi Yoshimasa
Kawahara Sadahiro
Kobayashi Satoshi
Watanabe Takumi
Fuji Kiko Co. Ltd.
Herrmann Allan D.
Laub David W.
Nissan Motor Co,. Ltd.
Ohi Seisakusho Co. Ltd.
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