Vehicle shifter mounting bracket system and method

Details Vehicle shifter mounting bracket system and method Vehicle shifter mounting bracket system and method

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Mckinnon, Terrell (Department: 3632)

Supports

Brackets

Specially mounted or attached

C248S174000, C248S300000, C248S200000, C074S473300, C074S525000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07997548

ABSTRACT:
A shifter mounting bracket assembly is disclosed which can include an L-shaped flange body and an extension body extending from the L-shaped flange body. The extension body can include a first opening defined by at least one C-shaped extension portion and a second opening defined by the at least one C-shaped extension portion. The openings and C-shaped extension portions can be configured to provide a stress zone that is deformable when impact forces are applied to the shifter assembly. The extension body can have an L-shape and can be connected to the shifter assembly, while the L-shaped flange body is connected to the interior of the vehicle to hold the shifter assembly in place in the vehicle.

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