US3757884A
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Apparatus for supporting the gear shift lever for operating the transmission of a motorcar
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1971-12-29
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-12-29
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for supporting a gear shift lever for operating a transmission in a motorcar wherein a connecting rod is attached to a projecting control rod of the transmission for pivotable movement about a horizontal axis which is coincident with the axis of pivotal movement of a frame connected to the internal combustion engine. The frame supports the gear shift lever in a spherical bearing and the gear shift lever is operatively connected to the connecting rod. The frame is resiliently supported at its rear end by the car body and the engine is mounted on its own resilient supports on the car body.
Inventors
- 👤 T Tomita
- 👤 M Uesugi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:20
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/26; F16H59/00; F16H59/02; F16H59/0208; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20299
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
In a motorcar having an internal combustion engine combined with a transmission having a projecting control rod, an improvement comprising a gear shift lever, a connecting rod operatively coupled to said gear shift lever, a frame supporting said gear shift lever, and means connecting said connecting rod to the control rod and the frame to the engine for respective pivotal movement about a common horizontal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a motorcar having an internal combustion engine combined with a transmission having a projecting control rod, an improvement comprising a gear shift lever, a connecting rod operatively coupled to said gear shift lever, a frame supporting said gear shift lever, and means connecting said connecting rod to the control rod and the frame to the engine for respective pivotal movement about a common horizontal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 1 comprising resilient supports for said engine from the body of the motorcar, and a further resilient support for the frame from the body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 2 wherein the resilient support for said frame is proximate the support location of the gear shift lever on the frame, and remote from said horizontal axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 1 comprising a support structure fixed to the engine, said means comprising a first pivot means connecting the frame from said support structure and a second pivot means connecting the connecting rod and said control rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An improvement as claimEd in claim 4 wherein said first and second pivot means comprises respective pins disposed horizontally and in axial alignment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 5 comprising a shock absorbing member between said control rod and connecting rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 5 comprising a spherical bearing supporting the gear shift lever from said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 7 comprising a pivot connecting said gear shift lever and connecting rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 5 wherein said frame surrounds said connecting rod.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 5 wherein said connecting rod extends horizontally and rearwards from said control rod and said gear shift lever is connected to the frame and the connecting rod at locations one above the other.
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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |