Abstract: A movable gear shift console assembly positioned in the driving compartment of a vehicle and movably coupled to a seat portion of a driver seat in the vehicle driving compartment. The movable gear shift console assembly includes a pair of pivot arms that are pivotally connected at outer ends to the seat portion, such that the outer ends of the pivot arms pivot about vertical pivot axes. The inner ends of the pivot arms are connected to a shift console. The shift console includes a gear shifter operatively connected to a vehicle's transmission, and a housing structure partially surrounding and protecting the gear shifter. The shift console is movable relative to the driver seat between a forward, operating position for use while driving the vehicle, and a rear, stored position for storing the shift console rearwardly adjacent to the driver seat.

Abstract: A selector mechanism for a vehicle transmission comprising an automatic transmission coupled to a range-change transmission having first and second ranges includes a ratio selector lever movable along three paths defined by an H-shaped gaze. The first path is defined by a first limb of the gate for shift selection in the automatic transmission with the first range of the range-change transmission selected. The second path is defined by a second limb of the gate substantially parallel with the first limb for shift selection in the automatic transmission with the second range of the range-change transmission selected and the third, transverse, path is defined by a limb of the gate transverse to the first and second limbs. Movement of the selector lever along the transverse path effects a change from one range to the other in the range-change transmission.

Abstract: A control assembly for operating an agricultural tractor has control members (21, 22, 23, 25, 26) grouped onto a control unit (20) carried by an arm rest (1) intended to be associated to the driver's seat of the tractor. The arm rest (1) comprises a body (2) connected to a support (3) in a swingable way with adjustable inclination, as well as in a longitudinally slidable and adjustable way, and also in a rotatable way with adjustable angular position.

Abstract: A gear shift mechanism particularly suited for a drag racing car is disclosed that causes the gear shifts of a transmission to be sequenced upon the attainment of selectable predetermined conditions so that the drag racing car obtains its desired acceleration in an optimum manner. The gear shift mechanism comprises electrically or pneumatically operated cylinders that move the gear shift lever upon sensing optimum conditions related to the acceleration performance of the drag racing car. The cylinders are positioned on opposite sides of the gear shift lever and provide counter-forces during shifting through at least one gear and yet allow the gear shifting to preferably be accomplished in a single direction. The counter-acting cylinders eliminate overshooting of the gear shift lever during movement of the lever arm. Alternatively, manual input instead of predetermined conditions may be substituted into the gear shift mechanism.

Abstract: A mechanism for controlling the direction and speed of an off-road vehicle having a frame, an operator seat, a steering wheel, an engine and a variable speed transmission coupled for driving at least one of a plurality of ground wheels. The mechanism comprises a floor plate carried by the vehicle for receiving the heel portion of an operator's foot, a pedal operatively connected to the variable speed transmission and pivotally mounted above the floor plate for movement between a forward zone for controlling the forward speed of the vehicle, a neutral zone wherein the vehicle is in neutral, and a reverse zone for controlling the reverse speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: An operator lever device for a tracked vehicle equipped with a steering valve for controlling steering operations, a first transmission valve for selecting forward/backward traveling operation and a second transmission valve for controlling speed changing operations, has a rotary yoke shaft which is disposed horizontally in the front-and-rear directions with respect to an operator, a yoke mounted on an end of the rotary yoke shaft so as to be pivotable in the left-and-right directions, a cruciform member which is mounted to the yoke by pivot pins so as to be pivotable in the front-and-rear direction, and a single operator lever which is mounted upright in the cruciform member so as to be rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the operator lever. The operator can easily steer, select forward/backward operation, and change the speed stage of the vehicle by using only the single operator lever.

Abstract: An electrohydraulic control device for a drive train of a vehicle including an engine, a transmission, a source of pressurized fluid, and an input clutch driving connected between the engine and the transmission. The device includes a control lever or handle having a control member progressively manually movable between first and second positions, wherein the transmission is adapted to responsibly shift between a FORWARD and a REVERSE gear ratio in response to movement of the control member from the first position to the second position. An electronic control module is adapted to determine a transmission clutch relative speed as a function of the transmission output speed and the transmission input speed and responsively engage and disengage the input clutch during a directional shift.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle having a transmission (1) which can be optionally operated fully automatically or semi-automatically, and in which a gear-range selector (18) and a gear-shift control (21) are provided. The gear-range selector makes it possible to pre-select a travel speed in which the transmission is gradually shifted up or down by actuating the gear-shift control (21). The gear-shift control (21) is designed as a foot switch (22, 24) located in the foot area of a driver's cab of the motor vehicle, so that both of the driver's hands can stay on the steering wheel while these gear-shift operations are being carried out thereby permitting the driver to concentrate fully on the traffic.

Abstract: A control for a lawn and garden vehicle, such control utilizing a "U" shaped main direction control pivotally mounted to the handlebars. The control being physically interconnected to a transmission such that movement of the direction control forward causes the vehicle to move forward, and movement of the direction control backward causes the vehicle to move in reverse with the control being spring biased into a central neutral position.

Abstract: An automatic transmission shift device has a shift lever extending from a dashboard toward and near a transverse extremity of a steering wheel and movable at least in a vertical direction to shift an automatic transmission into any desired range. The shift lever is operated or pushed up and down in the vertical direction with a vertical operational power between approximately 10 and 15% of an average maximum muscular kinetic power actively available in the vertical direction of arms of average drivers.

Abstract: A self-propelled fork lift truck comprises a working mechanism at the front end of the fork left truck, a revolving driver's stand, a driver's seat and a steering wheel mounted on the revolving driver's stand, a speed change gear having a plurality of speed shifting ratios for running in a forward direction and a plurality of speed shifting ratios for running in a backward direction, and a speed change gear controlling device. When the revolving driver's stand is turned facing the front end of the fork lift truck, the controlling device restricts the operation of the speed change gear to a first of the plurality of speed shifting ratios for running in the backward direction. When the revolving driver's stand is turned facing the rear end of the fork lift truck, the controlling device restricts the operation of the speed change gear to a first of the plurality of speed shifting ratios for running in the forward direction.

Abstract: A console box for automobile includes a bracket for fixing a boot which is fastened to the peripheral edge of shift lever opening of a console box body and a shift lever boot which is installed over the bracket, in which the bracket is provided with a pair of flanges disposed with a vertical distance therebetween, a tightening portion is disposed near the inner edge of said flanges, and a receiving portion for receiving said shift lever boot is defined over the tightening portion, by which the peripheral edge of shift lever opening of the console box body is clasped between the pair of flanges.

Abstract: A steering wheel (11) is fitted with a control (13) which, when operated in mutually independent control directions (41-45), controls the acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle, as well as upward and downward gear changing, and activates one of a number of cruise control functions. The control (13) may preferably be mounted immediately adjacent to the steering wheel rim (15) on the upper side of a wheel spoke (12), so that it may readily be operated by the driver's thumb without the necessity of releasing the grip on the wheel. Thus, the control incorporates all of the most essential driving control functions. The control according to the present invention encourages the driver to select, at an early stage, those accelerator and gear-change parameters which are most advantageous to economic driving or are most suited to the prevailing traffic conditions, the control actions required involving a minimum of manual movements.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle, a manual shift lever having shift positions including a parking position, and a reclining seat including a seat cushion and a seat back tiltable relative to the seat cushion between an upright position and a reclined position. Two switches are provided for detecting the parking position of the shift lever and the upright position of the reclining seat, respectively. The seat back is prevented from shifting toward the reclined position when the shift lever is not in the parking position. The shift lever is prevented from moving out of the parking position when the seat back is in the reclined position.

Abstract: A locking arrangement between a selector lever of a transmission and an ignition lock of a motor vehicle has a locking pawl, which is rotatably disposed in a selector lever block. The locking pawl, via a recess, form-lockingly reaches around a cam part arranged on the selector lever. When the selector lever is in the parking position, the cam part is rigidly connected with a button that is to be operated manually. In this case, a catch hook of the locking pawl engages into the moving path of a locking cam, which is arranged on the selector-lever-side end of a flexible linkage. The catch hook acts in a blocking manner, as long as the button is operated into a first position. When the button is not operated, the ignition lock, which by way of the linkage is connected with the locking cam, can be rotated into an inoperative position, whereby the locking cam fixes the locking pawl. The button cannot then be operated because the cam part is fixed by the recess.

Abstract: A locking arrangement between an ignition lock and the selector lever of an automatic motor vehicle transmission has a locking slide arranged on the selector-lever side which, via a control ramp, displaces a locking bolt into a position blocking locking pin. This blocking position can only be achieved when the selector lever with the inoperative button is in the parking position and an ignition key has been rotated into an inoperative position. When the ignition key is pulled out, the selector lever cannot move out of the parking position, thereby preventing an accidental engaging, for example, in a neutral position.

Abstract: A mechanism connecting a rate control with a brake control for preventing the rate control from being shifted from a non-driving mode to a driving mode when the brake control means is in its parked mode, including a rod-like member having an offset portion biased to block an accelerator arm of the rate control, and a cam member in contact with the offset portion for allowing the offset portion to shift to its blocking position when the brake control is shifted to the parked mode, and for shifting the offset portion to a position whereat the accelerator arm is free to shift between the driving and non-driving modes when the brake control is in the unbraked mode.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of a gear-shift lever in a vehicle in which a lever operating flexible cables for gear selection and engagement is disposed on a plate which is mobile by pivoting and is provided with a slot member engaged with a pin provided with a locking lever. The position assumed by the plate and consequently the position assumed by the gear-shift lever are determined by sliding the slot member engaged with the pin. As an alternative to the slot member with the pin and locking lever a motor-reduction gear unit can be used to impose movement on the plate via a strut.

Abstract: A vehicle which has a foot actuated speed control and linkage, a hand actuated control for selecting the forward or reverse mode, a brake pedal and linkage, and a mechanism connecting the speed control linkage and the mode control. The connecting mechanism comprises a rod coupled to an idler arm of the speed control linkage and a swingable connecting arm. The arm comes in contact with a selection arm of the mode control linkage to prevent the mode from being shifted when the speed control is depressed, and to limit the speed in reverse. A stop rod swings down over an arm of the speed control linkage as a parking brake is applied to block the movement of the speed control.

Abstract: A control linkage for actuating transmission shifts in an articulated tractor having a transmission and operator controls on opposing sides of the articulation axis is disclosed wherein an offset connecting rod is connected to the shift control arm of the transmission which is located proximate to the articulation axis for the tractor. A push/pull cable is detachably connected to the offset connecting arm at a position remote from the shift control arm such that the connection between the push/pull cable and the offset connecting rod is further from the articulation axis than the shift control arm. The rod portion of the push/pull cable is restrained from non-axial movement relative to the sheath portion of the cable by a bracket affixed to the transmission housing.

Abstract: A remotely controlled system for the operation of a vehicle wherein a limited physical input is translated into desired vehicle movement. The invention uses a unitary manipulator with two axes of movement to direct the steering, acceleration and braking functions of the vehicle. The surplus current available from the main battery of the vehicle powers the control system. The steering function of the invention involves the conversion of a mechanical input into a frequency-based signal which is processed by a primary steering microprocessor. This microprocessor in turn directs a frequency-based motor controller to operate a motor which rotates a steering shaft of the vehicle. The acceleration and braking functions operate in the same way, wherein a primary acceleration microprocessor acts upon a frequency-based signal to direct a frequency-based motor which is connected to the accelerator and brake pedals of the vehicle.

Abstract: An improved system for controlling the ground speed and direction of an off-road vehicle having systems for establishing and returning a variable speed transmission to the neutral position, an improved pedal system interconnected to the neutral location and return system for driving the vehicle in either the forward or the reverse direction. The pedal system includes a forward and a reverse pedal which are positioned on the vehicle so that an operator moves the toe of his foot in the direction that he wants the vehicle to move. The forward pedal is positioned closer to the front of the vehicle than the reverse pedal.

Abstract: A vehicular steering and transmission shifting control mechanism includes a transversally rockable control handle and a steering actuator element connected at the bottom thereof to selectively depress either a left or right actuating plunger of a hydraulic pilot valve assembly for effecting steering. The control handle is contoured to be easily grasped and to position an electrical switch actuating element for comfortable movement by an operator's thumb to change the speed of a multi-speed transmission through an associated electronic transmission control system. A three-way electrical switch actuating element at the front of the control handle is adapted to be rocked to select one of forward, neutral, and reverse modes of the transmission.

Abstract: The present invention provides a snowmobile with a reverse-shift lever. A shift cable extends between a transmission which is shiftable from a forward condition to a reverse condition and a lever means of the invention. The lever means is mounted on the snowmobile and includes a lever arm having first and second sides which may be moved from a first, forward position displaying its first side and second, reverse position displaying its second side. So moving the lever arm causes the cable to move, thereby shifting the transmission between its forward and reverse conditions. The first side of the lever arm may include an indicator indicating a forward condition of the transmission and the second side of the lever arm may be provided with an indicator indicating a reverse condition.

Abstract: A manually operable gear shift lever is disposed in a narrowly limited space with radial play on a stationary guide tube. The lower end of the gear shift lever is disposed in a pivotable ball joint. A gear shift rod leads from the gear shift lever to the transmission. The gear shift lever is disposed on the guide tube in an easily movable, durably lubricated and vibration-damping manner.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the ground speed and enhancing the maneuverability of an off-road vehicle having systems for initially establishing and thereafter automatically returning the hydrostatic transmission to the neutral position, a pedal system interconnected with the neutral location and return system for selectively driving the vehicle in either the forward or the reverse direction, a brake system consisting of a left foot operated left and right turn brake subsystem which enhances the vehicles maneuverability, a right foot operated master brake system which is used to bring the vehicle to a complete halt and for emergencies, and a park brake system which is used to lock the brakes when the vehicle is at rest, a cruise control system which is interconnected with the pedal system and the brake system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrically activating range shift apparatus in transmissions of trucks or the like wherein the activation which is customarily by an air line from the shift knob is caused to occur in the direct proximity of the transmission, rather than is usually the case where the air lines or the like come into the truck cab or the like and are generally associated with the shift bar and activated by means directly at the shift knob. In the present case an electrical switch is provided at the knob and electrical wires are carried through the shift bar directly to the proximity of the transmission at which point solenoid valves are arranged so as to accomplish the pressure through the various air lines as required right at the transmission location.

Abstract: A shift assembly for shifting the gears of a transfer case of a vehicle as between two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, neutral and four wheel drive range. A mounting plate rigidly mounted to the transfer case has a bottom configuration characterized by two cut out portions separated by a dependent landing portion. The shaft rod and its support housing are pivoted to the plate with a locating pin protruded from the shift rod through the housing and into the configured cut out portions of the mounting plate. The shift rod is biased upwardly relative to the support housing and is retained by the upward biasing into whichever of the cut out portions it is positioned. Repositioning is accomplished by depression of the rod against the upward biasing and pivoting of the rod to position the locating pin to the other cut out portion or on the landing portion separating the cut out portions. A depression in the landing portion identifies the neutral position.

Abstract: A control lever of a column-mounted control device for an automatic transmission is installed on a steering column in such a way as to be rotatable in the circumferential direction of the steering column for selection of gears. A location mechanism is operative to releasably limit rotation of the control lever in the circumferential direction of the steering column and locates the control lever in one of gear positions including a stoppage gear. The control lever is released from the above described limitation in rotation in the circumferential direction of the steering column when pulled toward a driver's seat. A location sensor is operative to detect that the above described limitation in rotation of the control lever is performed in the stoppage gear by the location mechanism and produce a stoppage signal representative thereof. A brake sensor is operative to detect a braking operation and produce a braking signal representative thereof.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the ground speed and enhancing the maneuverability of an off-road vehicle having systems for initially establishing and thereafter automatically returning the hydrostatic transmission to the neutral position, a pedal system interconnected with the neutral location and return system for selectively driving the vehicle in either the forward or the reverse direction, a brake system consisting of a left foot operated left and right turn brake subsystem which enhances the vehicle maneuverability, a right foot operated master brake system which is used to bring the vehicle to a complete hault and for emergencies, and a park brake system which is used to lock the brakes when the vehicle is at rest, a cruise control system which is interconnected with the pedal system and the brake system.

Abstract: A mechanical remote shift arrangement for shifting gears of a motor vehicle transmission with a remote shift bracket fastened to the vehicle, equipped with a shift lever, a shift rod array consisting of shift rods and articulations in the form of universal joints which transmit the shift motions to the shift mechanism. By supporting the shift rod array in the vehicle frame by means of idler arms, a shift mechanism with a high degree of efficiency is attained despite multiple deviation of the shift rod array from a straight line. The idler arms of the idler arm bearing are fastened to the vehicle frame either journaled in ball bearings via a bearing bracket, or via tie rod ends, and have, for incorporation into the shift rod array, either on a fastening flange of a universal joint or on the fastening flange of a shift rod, a tie rod end, which enables the oscillating motion of the idler arm as well as the rotary motion of the shift rod array.

Abstract: A shift tower housing and the outer housing of a vehicle transmission are both formed with a bolt pattern that permits mounting of the shift tower and associated shift lever in both a forward control position and a center control position. Each of the shift bars in the transmission is formed with a pair of notches, a forward notch and a center notch for engaging the lower end of the shift lever in the forward control and center control positions respectively. An interlock bracket is trapped and retained by a mounting plate prior to the installation of the shift tower and is adjustable between the center and the forward positions. The interlock bracket includes a pair of arms for engaging the notches in the shift bars not being engaged by the shift lever to prevent movement of the non-selected shift bars during actuation of the transmission.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the ground speed and enhancing the maneuverability of an off-road vehicle having systems for initially establishing and thereafter automatically returning the hydrostatic transmission to the neutral position, a pedal system interconnected with the neutral location and return system for selectively driving the vehicle in either the forward or the reverse direction, a brake system consisting of a left foot operated left and right turn brake subsystem which enhances the vehicle's maneuverability, a right foot operated master brake system which is used to bring the vehicle to a complete halt and for emergencies, and a park brake system which is used to lock the brakes when the vehicle is at rest, a cruise control system which is interconnected with the pedal system and the brake system.

Abstract: A tiltable shift lever assembly for operating a transmission of a vehicle, including a shift lever disposed between a driver's seat and a front passenger's seat, so as to extend generally upward when placed in its operative position. The shift lever is supported pivotally about a first pivot axis substantially parallel to a transverse direction of the vehicle. The shift lever has an upper portion having a knob, a lower portion operatively connected to the transmission, and a coupling connecting the upper and lower portions such that the upper portion is pivotable, about a second pivot axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. A fixed guide member is disposed above the coupling of the shift lever, and has a guide slot formed in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The upper portion of the shift lever extends through the guide slot, and is guided by the guide slot for a pivotal movement of the shift lever about the first pivot axis.

Abstract: A combine is provided with a ground speed control having manual and automatic operating modes. In the automatic operating mode, ground speed is adjusted to achieve a predetermined level of combine harvesting efficiency. A manual lever for controlling the ground speed includes a lost motion connection with a ground speed control member permitting it to be shifted between automatic and manual operating modes. Manual movement of the lever in a speed controlling direction while harvesting in the automatic operating mode will diestablish the automatic operating mode and reestablish a manual operating mode. Subsequent release of the lever allows resumption of an automatic operating mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stop member which is used in a four-wheel vehicle drive system in an automotive vehicle. Particularly, the stop member includes a tentative holding portion which provides for temporary alignment of members of the transmission, and a firmly gripping portion which firmly holds members of the transmission together once they are appropriately aligned. Specifically, the stop member includes a pair of legs for the tentative holding portion and an enclosed area for the firmly gripping portion. The firmly gripping portion of the stop member contacts with a fork shaft in the transmission to hold the fork shaft at a fixed position.

Abstract: A remote control mechanism connects the shifting lever of a motor vehicle to the vehicle gearbox or transmission, and has a drive member connected to the shifting lever, and a driven member operatively connected to the transmission shift rail. The drive member is supported for both linear motion for selecting a gear, and rotary motion for shifting into a gear. The driven member is supported for both linear motion and rotary motion. A push-pull cable transmits the linear motion of the drive member to the driven member, and master and slave hydraulic linear actuators transmit the rotary motion of the drive member to the driven member so that the transmission is responsive to the shifting lever being moved along two perpendicular paths of motion in a gear shifting pattern.In another embodiment, master and slave hydraulic linear actuators connect the drive and driven members for transmitting both the linear and the rotary motion of the drive member to the driven member.

Abstract: In a self-propelled working vehicle having a speed change mechanism wherein a plurality of change gears journaled on a shaft are coupled one at a time by key means disposed within and shiftable along the shaft, fluid-actuated clutch is provided for interrupting input of power to the speed change mechanism before shifting operations. For protecting gear-engaging clutch portion of the key means for damage, fluid pressure applied to the clutch from a disengaged condition thereof is increased gradually by a relief valve including a pressure-modulating control piston. For disengaging the clutch before shifting operations, an unloader valve is provided which is actuated by moving a speed change lever along a direction other than the key-shifting direction.Relief valve means also acting as an unloader valve for disengaging the clutch is disclosed. Differential-locking clutch is also disclosed which is operated by fluid for actuating the clutch in the transmission path.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanism for maintaining a gear shift control lever in a neutral position against inadvertent and accidental movement. The mechanism includes a control lever unit movable in a first plane to effect operation of a cable connected to the vehicle transmission direction control valve. The control lever is also movable in a second plane normal to the first plane but with linkage effecting lost motion in the second plane movement with respect to the transmission direction control valve cable. A bracket mounted side-by-side with the control lever linkage is operably connected to the transmission gear selector valve and has a lost motion connection with the control lever such that the bracket is moved only upon movement of the control lever in the second plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a remote control device of a gear-box for motor vehicles with incorporated compressed-air system. A gear-shifting gate with servo-pneumatic control provided at the gear-box for setting the gears comprises substantially two working cylinders controlled by servo-valves whose travels are signalled via position indicator switches. A gearshift lever console in the driver's cabin transmits the shifting commands via position indicator switches to electronic control means which in turn control the gear-shifting gate at the gear-box. For feeding back to the gearshift lever the shifting states prevailing at the gear-box, a working cylinder is provided in the gearshift lever console which acts directly on the gearshift lever via a mechanical link.

Abstract: A hydraulic driving system for motorcycle gear shift includes a primary cylinder combination, a secondary cylinder and a set of delivery conduits for handling hydraulic fluid connected therebetween, in which two primary cylinders with different diameters are oppositely formed in a hollow portion of a motorcycle handle and the two primary cylinders are respectively fluidically communicated with the secondary cylinder to reciprocatively and linearly move a gear rack and to drive the shaft of the gear shift by rotating a twist bar, formed on the handle, having an inclined-plane tongue alternatively actuating the two primary cylinders in the handle.

Abstract: A three-wheeled motor vehicle having a vehicle body and an engine mounted on the vehicle body. A pair of laterally spaced wheels is disposed on the front of the vehicle body and a single wheel is disposed on the rear. The speed change transmission has a shift spindle on the same side as the vehicle door and a shift control mechanism includes a shift lever in the driver's compartment on the other side of the vehicle with a laterally extending rod mounted on the floor to transmit the shift selection motion to an operating wire and then to the transmission.

Abstract: A reverse lock-out control employing a bracket fixed to the handle bar of a vehicle and associated with a brake lever pivotly mounted to that bracket. The device includes a control lever pivotly mounted to the bracket adjacent the brake lever. A pin is slidably associated with the brake lever and a hole is provided in the control lever such that the brake lever and control lever may be engaged by the pin when the brake lever is in the off position. The control lever is linked to a reverse gear lock-out such that with the pin engaged, application of the brake will result in actuation of the lock-out mechanism.

Abstract: A control arrangement for a lawn and garden vehicle having a manually movable member provided for controlling the speed of operation of the tractor and a speed setting arrangement for permitting the operator to manually set a speed control at a minimum constant speed while also permitting the operator to move the manually movable member to temporarily increase the speed of the vehicle. The speed setting arrangement is connected to the lawn tractor brake to cause disengagement of the speed setting apparatus when the brake is applied.

Abstract: A control assembly for use in controlling the operation of a hydrostatic transmission of a lawn and garden vehicle. The control assembly is selectively adjustable such that it can be set precisely at the neutral position of the transmission. The control assembly also provides means for causing the transmission to positively return to its neutral position after operation in either the forward or reverse driving modes.

Abstract: In a remote control arrangement for a vehicle gearbox, the gearbox is mounted in a chassis frame and is controlled by a gear-change lever articulately connected, via a remote control rod, to a gear selection shaft on the gearbox. In a bus with rear-mounted engine and gearbox for example, such an arrangement includes a comparatively long remote control rod, usually mounted in the chassis frame. However, large relative movements between gearbox and chassis frame have caused disturbances in the control of the gearbox. This problem is solved by the gear selection shaft comprising two mutually articulatedly connected shafts, of which an outer shaft is connected via a spherical mounting to a support structure articulately attached to the chassis frame. Unintentional disengagement of an engaged gear is thus prevented.

Abstract: A steering system for vehicles including a signal providing mechanism (34) for providing an information signal (Su) in relation to the vehicle speed, in which the steered angle ratio of a rear wheel (20) to a front wheel (7) is controlled to be variable in accordance with the information signal.The signal providing mechanism comprises a sensor (34) adapted to detect the shift position of a speed change gear (33) of the vehicle.In the steering system, the steered angle ratio of the rear wheel (20) to the front wheel (7) may be controlled to be variable in accordance with the vehicle speed, wherein the vehicle speed is detected by a cooperative combination of a sensor (34) for detecting the shift position of a speed change gear (33) of the vehicle and a sensor (43) for detecting the number of revolutions per minute of an engine (42) of the vehicle.

Abstract: This electrically driven children's vehicle has a vehicle body 1 provided with front wheels 2, rear wheels 3, and a motor 8 for driving the rear wheels 3. The vehicle body 8 has a clutch lever 7 attached thereto, which clutch lever 7 is used to turn on and off the transmission of torque from the motor 8 to the rear wheels 3. A forward travel pedal 14 and a backward travel pedal 15 for rotating the rear wheels in the forward and backward direction, respectively, are mounted on the vehicle body 1 at a position where they can be operated by the foot, and these pedals are positioned relative to each other so that the forward travel pedal is disposed forwardly of the backward travel pedal.

Abstract: A shift lever device with a shift lever movable in a shift direction and a select direction for operating a transmission. The movement of the shift lever is imparted through a flexible long means to the transmission.

Abstract: An integrated console bracket is provided having the appropriate hardware for mounting a shifter mechanism and a parking brake mechanism thereto. The bracket is integral in construction and includes a front end to which the shifter mechanism is mounted, a rear end including the parking brake mechanism, and an integral intermediate portion connecting the two ends. The intermediate portion may include a pair of connecting members separated by a space. The connecting members are shaped so as to provide sufficient strength and rigidity to the bracket.