Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Patent
1998-09-18
2000-05-30
Bucci, David A.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
403119, B60K 2000, F16C 1100
Patent
active
060678739
ABSTRACT:
A shifter assembly for a vehicle transmission includes a base with a mounting structure having inwardly facing, opposing pivot-defining apertures defining an axis of rotation, and access channels that extend upwardly and forwardly at about 35 to 40 degrees into the opposing pivot-defining apertures in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation when the base is in a vehicle-installed position. A shift lever includes cylindrically-shaped pivot bosses configured to slide along the access channels into operative rotational engagement with the pivot-defining apertures. The pivot bosses and the pivot-defining apertures have diameters that characteristically are about equal to a width of the access channels, such that the shift lever can be assembled to the base by sliding the pivot bosses along the channels snap-lockingly into the pivot-defining apertures. The base and the shift lever have stops, a transmission cable connector, a pawl, and gear-defining notches that are arranged and configured to prevent accidentally moving the pivot bosses of the shift lever out of the pivot-defining apertures, even when an operator urges the shift lever forcibly forwardly into the park gear position, and even when the operator urges the shift lever rearwardly out of park gear position while the pawl is still engaging the notch corresponding to the park gear position.
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Bucci David A.
Hansen Colby
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