Shifter with means for actuating cable to key mechanism

Details Shifter with means for actuating cable to key mechanism Shifter with means for actuating cable to key mechanism

1995-04-11

1996-12-31

Luong, Vinh T.

Interrelated power delivery controls, including engine control

Transmission control

With brake control

74477, 192 44, 74569, F16H 6118, F16H 6336

Patent

active

055889344

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle shifter having a cable actuator that is responsive to the ignition key steering lock mechanism of a vehicle and actuates a cable attached to and extending between the key mechanism and the shifter. A cam responsive to the shifting of the shifter's handle is operatively connected to the cable actuator so that when the key is turned off, the cam locks the handle in "Park" and when the ignition key is turned on, the cam can be pivoted by the handle to actuate the cable actuator which actuates the cable to prevent the ignition key from being withdrawn. Preferably, the cable actuator is also a cam which is engaged and pivoted by the first-mentioned cam to actuate the cable.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4926688 (1990-05-01), Murasaki
patent: 5085096 (1992-02-01), Behrens
patent: 5293763 (1994-03-01), Asano et al.
patent: 5379872 (1995-01-01), Dorr et al.

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