US4278154A
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Vehicle floor mounted transmission shift lever with steering column backdrive linkage
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1979-06-18
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Granted: 1981-07-14
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Expires: 1999-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A floor mounted transmission shift lever is connected to the steering column backdrive and locking mechanism. A separate linkage is connected between the steering column backdrive and the transmission shift control mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 William D. Cymbal
- 👤 Dan R. Kimberlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K20/00; B60K20/02; B60K20/04; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/002; F; F16; F16H; F16H1/00; F16H1/02; F16H1/20; F16H1/22; F16H59/00; F16H59/02; F16H59/08; F16H59/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An improvement in floor mounted transmission control mechanisms for a vehicle having a steering column backdrive and a locking mechanism, and a transmission shift control, wherein the improvement comprises; a drive transmitting means connected between the floor mounted transmission control mechanism and the steering column backdrive, and another drive transmitting means connected between the steering column backdrive and the transmission shift control, whereby manual input motion must result in motion of the steering column backdrive before the motion is transmitted to the transmission shift control.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An improvement in floor mounted transmission control mechanisms for a vehicle having a steering column backdrive and a locking mechanism, and a transmission shift control, wherein the improvement comprises; a drive transmitting means connected between the floor mounted transmission control mechanism and the steering column backdrive, and another drive transmitting means connected between the steering column backdrive and the transmission shift control, whereby manual input motion must result in motion of the steering column backdrive before the motion is transmitted to the transmission shift control.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
An improvement in floor mounted transmission control mechanisms for a vehicle having a steering column backdrive with a locking mechanism and a transmission shift control, wherein the improvement comprises; a flexible drive transmitting cable connected between the floor mounted transmission control mechanism and the steering column backdrive, and a rigid drive transmitting linkage connected between the steering column backdrive and the transmission shift control, whereby manual input motion through said flexible drive transmitting cable must result in motion of the steering column backdrive before the motion is transmitted to the transmission shift control.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
An improvement in floor mounted transmission control mechanisms for a vehicle having a steering column backdrive with a locking mechanism and a transmission shift control, wherein the improvement comprises; a flexible drive transmitting cable connected between the floor mounted transmission control mechanism and the steering column backdrive, and a rigid drive transmitting linkage connected between the steering column backdrive and the transmission shift control, whereby manual input motion through said flexible drive transmitting cable must result in motion of the steering column backdrive before the motion is transmitted to the transmission shift control.
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) | 1984-07-13 | 1985-01-12 | 1985-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-13 | 1989-01-12 | 1989-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-13 | 1993-01-12 | 1993-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |