US4324149A
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Gear shift not requiring adjustment
Assignee: Volvo AB
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Filing: 1979-09-18
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Granted: 1982-04-13
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Expires: 1999-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A gear selector mechanism for automatic transmissions with a gear lever connected to the gearbox and movable in a selector gating for setting the correct gear position. The selector gating is connected to the gearbox in such a manner that the movements of the gearbox are transmitted uniformly to the gear lever and the gating, whereby their relative positions remain unchanged.
Inventors
- 👤 Nils L. Johansson
- 👤 Stig H. A. Weiertz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H59/00; F16H59/02; F16H59/08; F16H59/10; B; B60; B60K; B60K20/00; B60K20/02; B60K20/04; F16H59/0278; F16H2059/0282; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/2014; Y10T74/20396
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In a gear selector mechanism for automatic transmissions with a gear lever connected to a gearbox within a gearbox housing and movable in a selector gating for setting the correct gear position, in which the gear lever is connected to the gearbox via a connecting lever and a control rod, which is connected to a gear selector in the gearbox, and in which the gear lever is fixed to a shaft which is rotatably mounted relative to the car body; the improvement in which the selector gating is journalled around the same axis as the gear lever and is connected to the gearbox housing via a connecting lever and a reaction rod affixed to the gearbox housing, said connecting lever of the gear lever being of the same length as the connecting lever of the gating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a gear selector mechanism for automatic transmissions with a gear lever connected to a gearbox within a gearbox housing and movable in a selector gating for setting the correct gear position, in which the gear lever is connected to the gearbox via a connecting lever and a control rod, which is connected to a gear selector in the gearbox, and in which the gear lever is fixed to a shaft which is rotatably mounted relative to the car body; the improvement in which the selector gating is journalled around the same axis as the gear lever and is connected to the gearbox housing via a connecting lever and a reaction rod affixed to the gearbox housing, said connecting lever of the gear lever being of the same length as the connecting lever of the gating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
Gear selector mechanism according to claim 1, in which the selector gating is fixed to a bracket comprising a plate rigidly joined to a hollow shaft which is journalled around said shaft of the gear lever, the connecting lever of the selector gating being rigidly mounted on the hollow shaft.
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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) | 1985-04-12 | 1985-10-12 | 1986-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-12 | 1989-10-12 | 1990-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-12 | 1993-10-12 | 1994-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |