Patents Assigned to Lankfer Diversified Industries, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6899213
    Abstract: A brake-transmission interlock device includes a housing which is slidably positioned over the exterior surface of a solenoid. A connector member extends from the exterior surface of the housing, and at its end, is pivotally connected to a lever arm having a blocking member which maintains the shifter of an automatic transmission vehicle in the park position unless the operator simultaneously depresses the brake foot pedal. The lever arm is operably connected to the solenoid drive member, and when in the retracted position, enables the shifter to be moved along the shift gate. The housing and connector member are integrally formed to thereby decrease the number of parts necessary for manufacturing. By attaching the lever arm to the connector member extending from the housing reduces the noise associated with the pivotal movement of the lever arm and increases the precision with which the lever arm is moved to and from the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Lankfer Diversified Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kurt L. Lohss