Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Hannon, Thomas R (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
C074S473210, C074S473230
Reexamination Certificate
active
07913583
ABSTRACT:
A transmission gear selector including a pivotal shift lever with a grip portion and an attachment structure that is operably coupled to an automatic transmission for shifting the transmission. A locking member pivots with the shift lever and is moveably engageable with an engagement surface that defines a park position detent. When the locking member is engaged with the park position detent, the shift lever cannot be moved out of the park position. The mechanical linkage includes a driver-operated member which, when actuated, causes the mechanical linkage assembly to bias the locking member out of engagement with the park position detent. A solenoid disposed within the grip portion is coupled with the mechanical linkage assembly and includes a plunger that can prevent the mechanical linkage from biasing the locking member out of the park position detent. An installation method for a gear selector is also disclosed.
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Emmendorfer Bernard J.
Keipert Frank R.
Nash Richard P.
Reppuhn Tamara J.
Vermeersch Michael C.
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Hannon Thomas R
Krause Justin
Nexteer (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.
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