US3600966A
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Compound motion transmitting cable mechanism
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1970-03-09
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1990-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A motion transmitting cable mechanism adapted to move the shift control levers of a manually operated power transmission mechanism in an automotive vehicle driveline wherein the cable comprises two relatively movable parts, one being operatively received within the other, one part being connected to one shift lever and the other part being connected to the other shift lever, and manually controlled shift linkages operatively connected to the end of each of the cable parts whereby a shift controlling motion pattern for the shift linkages can be transmitted through the cable mechanism to the transmission shift levers to effect transmission ratio changes.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan P Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:09
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16H; F16H63/00; F16H63/02; F16H63/30; F16H63/3009; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/20049; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20256; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A transmission gearshift mechanism controlling the motion of each of a pair of shift levers for a power transmission mechanism in an automotive vehicle driveline comprising a compound cable assembly having a core portion and a shielding portion surrounding said core portion, said shielding portion being connected operatively to one of said shift levers and said core portion being connected operatively to the other of said shift levers, and personally operable gearshift linkage means for shifting said core portion relative to said shielding portion thereby shifting said other lever from one operating position to another as said one lever remains stationary, said linkage means being adapted also to move said shielding portion relative to said core portion thereby effecting movement of said one lever as said other lever remains stationary.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A transmission gearshift mechanism controlling the motion of each of a pair of shift levers for a power transmission mechanism in an automotive vehicle driveline comprising a compound cable assembly having a core portion and a shielding portion surrounding said core portion, said shielding portion being connected operatively to one of said shift levers and said core portion being connected operatively to the other of said shift levers, and personally operable gearshift linkage means for shifting said core portion relative to said shielding portion thereby shifting said other lever from one operating position to another as said one lever remains stationary, said linkage means being adapted also to move said shielding portion relative to said core portion thereby effecting movement of said one lever as said other lever remains stationary.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 1 wherein said gearshift linkage means comprises a personally operable shift shaft, means for mounting said shift shaft for axial displacement as well as rotary displacement, a pair of lever elements mounted for oscillation about the axis of said shift shaft, and clutch means for connecting selectively each of said lever elements and said shift shaft upon axial displacement of said shift shaft whereby rotary adjustment of said shift shaft will effect shifting movement of said shift levers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 1 wherein said linkage means includes first bracket structure secured in fixed relationship with respect to said transmission mechanism and engaged with said cable assembly at one end of the latter, and second bracket structure positioned at a remote location relative to said first bracket structure and fixed relative to said shift shaft, the other end of said cable assembly being secured to said second bracket structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 2 wherein said linkage means comprises also first bracket structure secured in fixed relationship with respect to said transmission mechanism and engaged with said cable assembly at one end of the latter, and second bracket structure positioned at a remote location relative to said first bracket structure and fixed relative to said shift shaft, the other end of said cable assembly being secured to said second bracket structure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |