Shifter assembly including bezel lock and release mechanism

Details Shifter assembly including bezel lock and release mechanism Shifter assembly including bezel lock and release mechanism

2006-04-18

2009-08-11

Ridley, Richard W L (Department: 3656)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlled elements

C074S575000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07571661

ABSTRACT:
A shifter assembly includes a base having top and bottom surfaces. A shift lever is coupled to the base. A light box includes top and bottom surfaces and is disposed about the base. The light box includes a lever slot formed through the top surface for receiving the shift lever. The light box also includes a travel guide. At least one spring is disposed between the top surface of the base and the bottom surface of the light box for biasing the light box from the base. A release member is disposed in the travel guide and is also releasably coupled to the base. The release member is adapted to contact the shift lever to initiate movement of the light box from a starting position to a final position.

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patent: 5862708 (1999-01-01), Shamoto
patent: 6318925 (2001-11-01), Bowers et al.

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