Transmission control lever with user interface

Details Transmission control lever with user interface Transmission control lever with user interface

1997-05-01

1999-09-28

Graysay, Tamara L.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlled elements

200 6188, B60K 2000

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059570016

ABSTRACT:
A user interface for mounting on a motor vehicle transmission control lever includes a first plurality of switches for operating a cruise control module, a second plurality of switches for controlling activation level of an engine brake; and a ratio switch for modifying a transmission ratio determined by position of the transmission control lever. The first and second pluralities of switches and the ratio switch are positioned to be thumb-operable without palm repositioning.

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Derwent Abstract of DE 3901649 A1 to Berghorn; Feb. 8, 1990.
Verified translation of DE 39 01 649 A1.

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