US3741148A
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Vehicle with transmission and position indicator
Assignee: Dana Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-09
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-09-09
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a lawn tractor with a multi-speed transmission mounted under an operator''s seat, with a visual position indicator showing the operator the shift position of a shift member of the transmission. The position indicator is mounted in view of the operator, preferably near the steering wheel so as to be readily seen. The indicator has indicia corresponding to the shift positions of the transmission and has a pointer connected by a flexible wire to the shift member and movable therewith to indicate on the indicia the position of the shift member.
Inventors
- 👤 H Hauser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K37/00; B60K37/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/20177; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
In combination, a power-driven vehicle, a multi-speed transmission mounted on said vehicle in a position not readily visible to an operator of the vehicle, said transmission having shifting means including a movable shift member and a shift lever pivotally mounted on said transmission and engaged with said shift member for moving the shift member among a plurality of positions by pivotal movement of said shift lever, a position indicator including a position dial mounted on said vehicle in view of the operator, said dial havIng indicia corresponding to the positions of said shift member, a pointer, means movably supporting said pointer relative to said dial, a flexible cable having an end connected to said pointer, bracket means connecting the opposite end of said cable to said shift lever adjacent said shift member, and supporting means mounted on said transmission for supporting a portion of said flexible cable adjacent an end of the path of pivotal movement of said shift lever, said shifting means causing said pointer to move relative to said dial when said shift lever moves to indicate to the operator the position of said shift member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
In combination, a power-driven vehicle, a multi-speed transmission mounted on said vehicle in a position not readily visible to an operator of the vehicle, said transmission having shifting means including a movable shift member and a shift lever pivotally mounted on said transmission and engaged with said shift member for moving the shift member among a plurality of positions by pivotal movement of said shift lever, a position indicator including a position dial mounted on said vehicle in view of the operator, said dial havIng indicia corresponding to the positions of said shift member, a pointer, means movably supporting said pointer relative to said dial, a flexible cable having an end connected to said pointer, bracket means connecting the opposite end of said cable to said shift lever adjacent said shift member, and supporting means mounted on said transmission for supporting a portion of said flexible cable adjacent an end of the path of pivotal movement of said shift lever, said shifting means causing said pointer to move relative to said dial when said shift lever moves to indicate to the operator the position of said shift member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination according to claim 1 characterized by said shift member being movable in a lineal path among the plurality of shift positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination according to claim 1 characterized by said transmission being mounted under a seat for the operator and said indicator having means enabling it to be mounted near a steering wheel for the vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
215 words
In combination, a power-driven vehicle, a multi-speed transmission mounted on said vehicle under the seat for the operator so that the transmission is not readily visible to an operator of the vehicle, said transmission having shifting means including a lineally movable shift member and a shift lever pivotally mounted on the top of said transmission and engaged with said shift member for moving said shift member lineally among a plurality of positions when the shift lever is pivoted, a position indicator including a position dial and means mounting said indicator on said vehicle in view of the operator, said dial having indicia corresponding to the positions of said shift member, a pointer means movably supporting said pointer relative to said dial, a flexible cable including a flexible wire surrounded throughout most of its length by a flexible sheath, said wire connecting said pointer and said shifting means to cause said pointer to move relative to said dial when said shift member is moved by said shift lever, to indicate to the operator the position of said shift member, means supporting an end portion of said sheath on said transmission to enable the position of said cable to be moved relative to said transmission, and means mounting an end portion of said sheath on said indicator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
215 words
In combination, a power-driven vehicle, a multi-speed transmission mounted on said vehicle under the seat for the operator so that the transmission is not readily visible to an operator of the vehicle, said transmission having shifting means including a lineally movable shift member and a shift lever pivotally mounted on the top of said transmission and engaged with said shift member for moving said shift member lineally among a plurality of positions when the shift lever is pivoted, a position indicator including a position dial and means mounting said indicator on said vehicle in view of the operator, said dial having indicia corresponding to the positions of said shift member, a pointer means movably supporting said pointer relative to said dial, a flexible cable including a flexible wire surrounded throughout most of its length by a flexible sheath, said wire connecting said pointer and said shifting means to cause said pointer to move relative to said dial when said shift member is moved by said shift lever, to indicate to the operator the position of said shift member, means supporting an end portion of said sheath on said transmission to enable the position of said cable to be moved relative to said transmission, and means mounting an end portion of said sheath on said indicator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination according to claim 4 characterized by bracket means connecting said flexible cable to said shift lever near said shift member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |