Shifter rod assemblies for automotive transmissions

Details Shifter rod assemblies for automotive transmissions Shifter rod assemblies for automotive transmissions

2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Fenstermacher, David M (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlled elements

C464S131000, C464S011000, C464S136000

Reexamination Certificate

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10922768

ABSTRACT:
A shifter rod assembly used in automotive vehicles extends between a manual shifter assembly having a manual shift lever and a transmission spaced from the manual shift lever. Large tolerance universal joints with play between the components thereof connect the shifter rod assembly to the manual shifter assembly and to the transmission. In order to eliminate rattle noise in the universal joints, the universal joints are each encased in a layer of elastomer. A preferred elastomer is silicone elastomer can be applied in liquid form, cures at room temperature and maintains integrity at temperatures in a range of about 200° F. to 240° F.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3817057 (1974-06-01), Orain
patent: 5312300 (1994-05-01), McGregor et al.
patent: 6183369 (2001-02-01), Faulbecker et al.

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