Shift lever apparatus

Details Shift lever apparatus Shift lever apparatus

2005-01-13

2009-11-17

Johnson, Vicky A (Department: 3656)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlled elements

Reexamination Certificate

active

07617746

ABSTRACT:
A shift lever apparatus including a shift lever assembly, which is supported by a shaft that is disposed along the transverse direction of a vehicle, the lever assembly being operable in the longitudinal and the transverse directions of the vehicle, the apparatus including: a connection pin which is temporarily assembled when inserted along an axis thereof from one end of the shift lever assembly and the shaft into the lever assembly and the shaft, the connection pin becoming regularly assembled when rotated about the axis thereof from the temporarily assembled state, and which supports the lever assembly to be pivotable on the shaft in the transverse direction of the vehicle; and a fallout-preventing mechanism which is provided on the lever assembly to be engageable with the connection pin, and which prevents the connection pin from falling out from the lever assembly and the shaft by engaging the connection pin.

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Office Action dated Jul. 28, 2009 issued by the Japanese Patent Office in corresponding Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-006807.

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