Shift lever apparatus

Details Shift lever apparatus Shift lever apparatus

2004-12-21

2009-02-03

Johnson, Vicky A (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

Reexamination Certificate

active

07484433

ABSTRACT:
A shift lever apparatus for changing the change-speed ranges of a transmission of an automotive vehicle. The shift lever apparatus includes an indicator panel indicating positions which respectively correspond to the change-speed ranges. A slide member is provided to be movable in relation to a shift lever. A guide device is disposed to slidably guide the slide member and includes a descending guide section which allows the slide member to be guided to separate downward from the indicator panel. A mark piece is provided to indicate one of the positions of the indicator panel to represent the present change-speed range of the transmission. Additionally, a support member is fixedly connected to at least the major part of the slide member. The support member is free from following deformation of the slide member. The mark piece is fixedly connected to the support member.

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