Vehicle shift cable connection

Details Vehicle shift cable connection Vehicle shift cable connection

1995-01-19

1997-09-02

Marmor, Charles A.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

74475, 74538, F16C 112, B60K 2004

Patent

active

056620047

ABSTRACT:
A cable connector for a vehicle shifter includes an anchor configured to mateably receive a sheath of a cable assembly, and further includes a connector rod configured to receive a telescopable cable rod extending from the cable assembly. The vehicle shifter includes a base having a bracket supporting the anchor, and a shift mechanism pivotally attached to the base and operably connected to the connector rod. The shifter is installed in the vehicle by manipulating the shifter so that the sheath is inserted into the anchor with the cable rod extending through the anchor into the connector rod. The shifter is secured to the vehicle by clips that snap attach to a vehicle mounting bracket. The anchor is secured to the sheath by a first spring clip, and the cable rod is secured to the connector rod by a second spring clip,. which clips snap attach to the respective parts of the cable assembly as the shifter is snap attached to the vehicle.

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