Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Patent
1998-06-03
2000-09-26
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
74491, 74533, 180247, F16H 5910, B60K 2000, B60K 17354
Patent
active
061229865
ABSTRACT:
A shift lever assembly is provided including a cylindrical member having a fixed axis. An annular member is supported for rotation about the axis of the cylindrical member. A lever is connected to the annular member and is moveable within a first shift lane and a second shift lane substantially parallel the first shift lane. The second lane is connected to the first lane by a bisecting lane. A compliant member is provided to move the lever from the first lane to the second lane. The compliant member is provided between the cylindrical member and annular member.
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Ford Global Technologies Inc.
Herrmann Allan D.
McKenzie Frank G.
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