Shift lever device

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2004-06-10

2008-10-07

Joyce, William C (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

C074S473280, C074S473300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07430940

ABSTRACT:
A shift lever device which includes: a shift lever turnably fitted on a stationary member; an engaging member for engagement of the shift lever with the stationary member; and a knob fitted on the shift lever. The engaging member is moved toward its distal end to disengage from the stationary member. The knob includes a knob body provided with a fitting hole into which the shift lever is inserted together with a first engaging part of the engaging member, a button pivoted on the knob body, and a link lever connected to the button, having a second engaging part for engagement with the first engaging part. When the shift lever is inserted into the fitting hole and the distal end thereof reaches a predetermined position therein, the button is operated to have the second engaging part engaged with the first engaging part.

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Japanese Office Action (with English Translation) issued in Japanese Patent Application No. JP 2003-165899 dated Jun. 12, 20007.

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