US3552227A
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Shift control mechanism for dual rail transmission
Assignee: Navistar International Corp
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Filing: 1968-10-07
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1988-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A SINGLE LEVER ACTUATED SHIFT CONTROL MECHANISM FOR SELECTIVELY EFFECTING THE ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT OF A TRANSMISSION FOR A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. THE MECHANISM INCLUDES A PAIR OF GEAR CONTROLLING RAILS WHICH ARE MOVED LONGITUDINALLY EITHER INDIVUALLY OR TOGETHER TO ESTABLISH A NEUTRAL CONDITION, A LOW SPEED FORWARD DRIVE TO ALL FOUR WHEELS AND A HIGH SPEED FORWARD DRIVE TO ALL FOUR WHEELS OR TO ONLY TWO OF THE WHEELS. THE VARIOUS RATIOS ARE SELECTED PURELY BY THE FORE AND AFT MOVEMENT OF THE SHIFT LEVER.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald C Schroeder
- 👤 Robert L Dowler
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CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/34; B60K17/344; B60K17/348; B60K17/35; B60K17/352; G; G05; G05G; G05G9/00; G05G9/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/20085; Y10T74/20104
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |