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

1995-06-07

1997-07-22

Marmor, Charles A.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlled elements

477 96, 74569, 192 44, F16H 6118, F16H 6336

Patent

active

056494521

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be pivoted by the handle to actuate the cable actuator which actuates the cable to prevent the ignition key from being withdrawn.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. A safety mechanism is provided to prevent damage to the cable and other elements in the event an inadvertent force is exerted on the shift lever.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4926688 (1990-05-01), Murasaki
patent: 5085096 (1992-02-01), Behrens
patent: 5275065 (1994-01-01), Ruiter
patent: 5293763 (1994-03-01), Asano et al.
patent: 5379872 (1995-01-01), Dorr et al.
patent: 5490585 (1996-02-01), Togano et al.
patent: 5494141 (1996-02-01), Osborn et al.

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