Abstract: A shifter assembly is used for selecting one of a plurality of gears of a transmission for a vehicle. The assembly includes a housing defining a shift pattern having first and second gates defining first and second shift positions, respectively. A lever is selectively movable into and out of the first and second shift positions within each of the first and second gates. A blocking system is transitionable between a first state which opens the first gate and closes at least a portion of the second gate and a second state which opens the second gate and closes at least a portion of the first gate. A knob is coupled to the lever and is rotatable between first and second positions and communicates with the blocking system to cause the transition of the blocking system between the first and second states when in the first and second positions, respectively.

Abstract: A shifter assembly for changing gears in a vehicle transmission, including a housing and a shift rod rotatably supported in the housing. The shift rod is selectively movable between a plurality of radial positions. A disc is in rotational communication with the shift rod for concurrent movement between the radial positions. The disc defines a plurality of gates each having respective first and second ends. A plurality of solenoids are disposed in the housing adjacent the disc. Each of the solenoids has a plunger selectively movable between a first position spaced from the disc and a second position disposed within one of the gates. The gates are spaced equally from each other and are radially aligned about a common reference circle. Rotation of the shift rod is selectively limited by at least one of the plungers in the second position engaging at least one of the ends of the gates.

Abstract: A shifter assembly for changing gears in a vehicle transmission, including a housing and a shift rod rotatably supported in the housing. The shift rod is selectively movable between a plurality of radial positions. A disc is in rotational communication with the shift rod for concurrent movement between the radial positions. The disc defines a plurality of gates each having respective first and second ends. A plurality of solenoids are disposed in the housing adjacent the disc. Each of the solenoids has a plunger selectively movable between a first position spaced from the disc and a second position disposed within one of the gates. The gates are spaced equally from each other and are radially aligned about a common reference circle. Rotation of the shift rod is selectively limited by at least one of the plungers in the second position engaging at least one of the ends of the gates.