Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Patent
1997-08-25
2000-02-29
Hannon, Thomas R.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
7447333, 188371, 188376, 188377, B60K 2000, F16F 712
Patent
active
060295368
ABSTRACT:
In a shift lever assembly for a vehicle comprising a base member and a shift lever pivotably supported by the base member, the shift lever is detachable from the base member when an excessive force greater than a prescribed value is applied to the shift lever. Typically, the base member comprises a retaining member for holding the shift lever in an operable position and the retaining member is given a strength so as to break when an excessive force greater than a prescribed value is applied to the retaining member to thereby release the shift lever. In this way, when an excessive force greater than a prescribed value is applied to the shift lever for example by being hit against by a driver or a passenger in a traffic accident, the shift lever is detached from the base and retracted into the instrument panel, thereby effectively preventing the shift lever from causing damage to the driver or passenger. This shift lever assembly is especially suitable for installation in the instrument panel facing the driver or passenger.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2193218 (1940-03-01), Best
patent: 3707095 (1972-12-01), Uhlenhaut et al.
Hannon Thomas R.
Hansen Colby M.
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
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