Abstract: A shift lever device is provided that includes a shift lever, an interlocking member movable from a first position to a second position, a detent member that abuts the interlocking member at the first position and restricts the shifting operation if the shift lever is shifted from the parking range position to another range position, a restricting member movable between a shift-lock state and a shift-lock released state for allowing or preventing the interlocking member to move from the first position to the second position; a manual operation mechanism which allows the restricting member to be manually moved from the shift-locked state to the shift-lock released state, and an actuator connecting member that moves integrally with the restricting member due to the operation of an actuator. When the restricting member is placed in a shift-locked state, it can be moved by the manual operation mechanism into the shift-lock released state.

Abstract: A transmission selector mechanism (16) in a vehicle (10) having a transmission (20), a braking system (14), and a gear selector mechanism (22) is used to prevent the transmission selector mechanism (16) from moving out of a Park position (24) unless a brake pedal (18) has been depressed. A brake pedal (18) remotely controls the braking system (14) and is moveable between a rest position and an applied position. The gear selector mechanism (22) is moveable between a Park position (24) and a plurality of drive positions (26) for remotely controlling the transmission (20). The gear selector mechanism (22) includes an axially movable rod (42) having a bottom end (60) and a detent (62) extending laterally from the rod (42) for disposition in any one of the Park (24) and drive (26) positions. An interlock system (70) initially restrains the detent (62) in the Park position (24) until the brake pedal (18) is moved to the applied position.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle incorporating a transmission equipped with an actuating logic performing the "shift-lock" and "key-lock" functions. The actuator (2) releasing the lever (1) from position P is actuated during a predetermined interval when the brake is applied and the key is in the post-ignition position and, upon expiration of this interval and following reapplication of pressure to the brake pedal (4) after a brief release of the brake pedal (4), the actuator (2) is instantaneously actuated. Similarly, the actuator (10) allowing removal of the key is actuated during a predetermined interval when the shift lever is in the position P. Upon expiration of this interval and following a return of the key to the "accessories" position following a brief movement of the key to the post-ignition position, the actuator is instantaneously actuated.

Abstract: A power machine comprises an output manipulation system for controlling an output of a power source given to a working member and a brake manipulation system for stopping the movement of the working member. A pair of output manipulation restriction portions is disposed between the output manipulation system and the brake manipulation system. The output manipulation restriction portions abut to each other so as to restrict output manipulation to the working member by an output manipulation member when the working member is in the braked state. Furthermore, a pair of brake manipulation restriction portions is disposed between the output manipulation system and the brake manipulation system. The pair of brake manipulation restriction portions abut to each other so as to restrict brake manipulation of the working member by a brake manipulation member during the power source gives the output to the working member.

Abstract: A rotational shift control for a vehicle transmission includes a control shaft adapted for being operably coupled to the transmission, an interlock member moveable supported adjacent the control shaft and a clutch pedal operably coupled to the interlock member. The control shaft includes a non-cylindrical outer circumferential surface and is rotatable about an axis between a neutral position and a geared position. The interlock member is moveable in a direction along the axis and includes a locking surface opposite the non-cylindrical outer circumferential surface. The interlock member moves between a first engaged position in which the locking surface engages the control shaft to prevent rotation of the shaft and a second disengaged position in which the locking surface disengages the control shaft to enable rotation of the shaft between the neutral position and the geared position.

Abstract: A driven hinge (20) has fixed and movable hinge sections (21, 28) that are arranged to be selectively rotated relative to one another about an axis (x.sub.1 --x.sub.1) between first and second relative angular positions.

Abstract: A shift lock unit for a shift lever device includes a swing base rotatably supported in a casing and including a pair of longitudinally separated protrusions, a rotary lock member rotatably supported in the casing and including parking and neutral engagements which can abut on the protrusions, respectively, a shift lever arranged with the swing base for serving to select a desired range of a transmission, and an actuator fixed to the casing for rotating the rotary lock member when the shift lever is moved to one of the parking and neutral ranges.

Abstract: A start control system for a vehicle comprising: an electric motor brought into a starting state when an ignition key is operated to a starting position; an automatic transmission; and a shift unit having running ranges including drive, second speed, first speed and reverse ranges, and non-running ranges including parking and neutral ranges. Further comprised is a mechanism for allowing the shift unit to change the parking range to the drive range when the ignition key is operated to the starting position.

Abstract: A shift-lever device includes a key lever operating with key-lock mechanism, a sub lever independently rotatably arranged to the key lever and including a pin, a spring arranged to enable the key lever and the sub lever to rotate together, and a lock lever contacting the pin of the sub lever and operating with the key lever. The lock lever operates with the shift-lock mechanism to prevent and allow shifting of a shift lever from a predetermined position. The device also includes a release rod arranged to be operable from outside of the device and serving to rotate the lock lever to rotate the sub lever against the spring independently of the key lever.

Abstract: A selector lever lock device for an automatic transmission in a motor vehicle includes a tilt lever (36) pivotally attached to an upright detent plate (24) for pivotal movement about a pivot axis (38) into a lock or release position to allow or prevent free movement of a detent pin carried by the selector lever (12). The tilt lever (36) is provided with first (40) and second arm portions (42) each extending from the pivot axis (38) in different directions, the first arm portion (40) having at its distal end a claw (44) which serves to keep the detent pin (22) from moving downwards. Remaining engaged with the second arm portion (42) of the tilt lever is a solenoid mechanism that responds to the depression of the brake pedal (10) for causing the tilt lever (36) to rotate into the release position to thereby allow the detent pin (22) to move freely so that the selector lever (12) can be shifted to non-parking positions.

Abstract: A remote control driving mechanism works in the manner of an OR-gate for performing a mechanical switching operation by one of two or more operating control input levers at a time. For this purpose an operable member (2) to be driven is connected to a cam follower (17) which cooperates with two or more cam disks (9, 10) each connected to a respective operating lever (4, 5) through a corresponding push-pull cable (6, 7). Each cam disk (9, 10) has a cam track with a force transmitting section (13, 14) and with a guide section (15, 16) so arranged and configured that the cam follower (17) engages a force transmitting cam track section in one cam disk while engaging a guide cam track section in the other cam disk and vice versa. The sections of each cam track form a U- or V-configuration with a dead point (DP) between the cam track sections. The cam follower (17) is freely movable in the guide track sections, whereby the respective cam disk cannot be operated by its corresponding push-pull cable.

Abstract: A transmission shift lever interlock comprises a locking cam and a latch. The locking cam engages the shift lever as it is moved to or from the park position. A bias spring normally moves the latch into engagement with the cam when the shift lever is moved from the park position to prevent movement of the cam to lock the shift lever. The latch is held out of engagement with the cam, however, by a holding solenoid when the brakes are applied. The cam is able to rotate and allow the shift lever to be moved to the park position regardless of whether the solenoid is energized.

Abstract: A shift-locking apparatus for a column AT shift lever includes a shift-locking box arranged at a side of a brake pedal, a key-interlocking cable having a first end engaged with an interlocking block of a key cylinder and a second end engaged with a slider housed in the shift-locking box, and a shift-locking cable having a first end engaged with a shift-locking pin of a shift lever assembly and a second end engaged with the slider housed in the shift-locking box. Spherical members are provided at the second end of the key-interlocking cable and the second end of the shift-locking cable, respectively, and the engagements between the slider and the key-interlocking cable and the slider and the shift-locking cable are achieved by rotatably contacting the spherical members with respective spherical bearing seats provided in the slider.

Abstract: A manual transmission comprising a first pivot member operatively connected to a first coupling unit on an output shaft and is selectively rotatable to drive the first coupling unit between first, neutral and second positions. A second pivot member is operatively connected to a second coupling unit on the output shaft and is selectively rotatable to drive the second coupling unit between first, neutral and second positions. A first shift rail is operatively connected to the first pivot member and is adapted to slide axially within a shift rail guide in response to rotation of the first pivot member and a second shift rail is operatively connected to the second pivot member and is adapted to slide axially within the shift rail guide in response to rotation of the second pivot member. The first and second shift rails each comprise a lock-out detent in facing relation to one another.

Abstract: In a shift device for a change speed gearbox, a shift shaft is kinematically connected to a selector sleeve which can be optionally braked tight, in such a way that when the selector sleeve is braked tight, axial movements of the shift shaft lead to superimposed rotational movements of the shift shaft, whereas when the selector sleeve is not braked, they lead to rotational movements of the selector sleeve.

Abstract: A shift lever device for an automatic transmission comprises a lock plate rotatably supported by a pair of supports and formed with a step that cooperates with a detent recess of a position plate to prevent vertical and longitudinal movements of a position pin at least in the neutral (N) range. The lock plate is rotated to engage with the detent recess when the position pin is moved to the N range.

Abstract: Shifting arrangement for a gearbox, having a shifter lever, a shifter bracket in which the lever is pivotally attached for movement between a number of shifting positions, and a releasable shifter latch for releasable blocking of the lever against an unintentional movement to certain shifting positions, whereby the shifter latch presents a first latch portion belonging to the lever and a second latch portion belonging to the bracket. The bracket is formed as two separate bracket portions of which one portion supports said latch portion belonging to the bracket and further defines the pivot axis of the shifter lever and has at least one attachment means for attaching the bracket portion to a base in a determined position, and the other bracket has a pivot bracket through which the shifter lever is pivotally attached to the base in a determined position relative to the first bracket portion.

Abstract: The lockout mechanism selectively prevents passengers from reclining an airplane seat even though they activate the seat's recline input button. Instead of a single cable extending from the recline button to the recline actuator, the invention has separate input and output cables. The input cable attaches to a cylindrical input fitting, and the output cable attaches to a cylindrical output fitting. The input fitting telescopes within the output fitting. A ball, which is adjacent the output fitting, moves between a lockout and a normal position. In the normal position, the ball secures the input and output fittings together so that the input and output cables move together. Therefore, pushing the recline button activates the recline actuator. When the ball is in the lockout position, the fittings telescope relative to each other. Therefore, pushing the seat recline button does not activate the recline actuator. A remotely activated piston cam moves the ball between the normal and lockout positions.

Abstract: Disclosed is the present invention wherein a locker system of a shift selector lever for use in automobiles having an automatic transmission including a locker apparatus of a shift lock lever plate descending the first guide slot by a locker pin when the driver pushes the push button, a member for restraining of a control pin moved toward the brake cable in the locker guide slot for descending the shift lock lever plate when the driver works a brake pedal connected with brake cable and a apparatus for pulling of a connecting rod removing the parking to pull the key inter lock cable as the connecting rod that is connected with a hinge is descended along the first guide slot and moves left and right in the second guide slot.

Abstract: A cable operated interlock system between the gear selector lever (12) of an automatic transmission and the brake pedal (42) restrains the gear selector lever (12) in the Park position until the brake pedal (42) is first depressed. The interlock system includes a shifter cable (68) having one end (70) connected to an L-shaped pedal actuator (62) and another end (72) connected to an inhibitor pin (74) adjacent the gear selector lever (12). A compressible tip (82) is telescopically received over the end of the pedal actuator (62), with a spring (84) trapped therebetween for yielding when the brake pedal (42) returns to its rest position in the event the gear selector lever (12) resides in one of its drive positions. The interlock system may also include an ignition cable (90) extending between an ignition switch (52) of the automobile and the pedal actuator (62).

Abstract: A vehicle park/lock mechanism with a novel control module in which is located a locking mechanism, an electrically actuated actuator for actuating said locking mechanism said module including a control switch which is actuated in response to the actuation of the locking mechanism. A restraining member is provided to prevent actuation of such switch to assure complete unlocking of the locking mechanism before the switch is actuated.

Abstract: A parking brake device includes a shift lever pivotally supported on a bracket, a position fixing shaft movably disposed on a shift lever, a support shaft movably disposed on the shift lever and operatively linked with the position fixing shaft, a toothed member fixed to the shift lever, a parking brake cable supported on the bracket, and a hook member pivotally fixed to said support shaft and having a sharp portion and a hook portion at opposing ends thereof whereby upon moving of the shift lever, the hook member is locked with or released from the toothed member and the parking brake cable correspondingly engages with or disengages from the parking brake.

Abstract: A transmission includes an input shaft aligned along an axial direction and mounted for rotation, an output shaft, a plurality of gears selectively connectable between the input shaft and the output shaft for providing a plurality of gear ratios between the input shaft and the output shaft, and a plurality of shift rails movable in the axial direction to select various ones of the plurality of gears, the shift rails having connectors operable to move the shift rails in the axial direction. A shift member is mounted both for movement in the axial direction and for rotational movement about the axial direction, and an interlock is engageable by the shift member and mounted for rotation about the axial direction. The interlock is provided with a slot, so that rotation of the shift member rotates the interlock.

Abstract: A gate-type shift lever device having a stopper which is disposed so as to prevent the movement of a shift lever positioned in one of the P shift range and N shift range and which, in this case, prevents the movement of the shift lever positioned in the P shift range to other shift ranges than the P shift range, and the movement of the shift lever positioned in the N shift range to the R shift range. This makes it possible to reliably set a shift lever in a shift lock state under a specific condition without effecting a pushing operation of a shift lever knob and by a simple structure.

Abstract: A shift lock apparatus which allows a shift interlock wire and a key interlock wire to be arranged more effectively and neatly within the vehicle body. A lock pin engages with a first engagement portion perpendicularly each other. The shift interlock wire is linked with the first engagement portion and moves as a shift lever is locked or unlocked. The lock pin is moved by a brake pedal when the brake pedal is released. When a key inserted into a key cylinder is rotated from an ACC position to a LOCK position, the key interlock wire moves to establish engagement with a second engagement portion. Both wires intersect each other, and also the lock pin and the wire intersect each other, thereby providing secure operation and a shorter and neater layout of wires when a housing is installed within the interior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A lock plate moves in a direction indicated by an arrow by the operation of a detent knob. A stopper plate to which a main body of an electromagnetic solenoid is fixed is designed to reciprocate between a lock position and an unlock position, the lock position being a position at which a stopper section confronts the lock plate and the unlock position being a position at which the stopper section evacuates from the lock plate. The stopper plate is normally urged toward the lock position by return springs. A cam member coupled to a plunger of the electromagnetic solenoid receives a force to move to the unlock position through the operation of the cam with respect to the lock plate. A resiliency of the return springs is set to a value smaller than a resultant force of a plunger attracting force of the electromagnetic solenoid and a resiliency of a trip spring that urges the plunger in a plunger attracting direction.

Abstract: A manual transmission shifter and ignition interlock is provided for a vehicle having a manual transmission operated by a shift lever (20). A bi-stable solenoid (86) is movable between positions blocking and unblocking movement of the vehicle ignition (78) to OFF. Another bi-stable solenoid (66) has an output arm (68) which operates a control linkage (54) and raise and lower a locking lever (48) to engage and disengage the locking level from a locking probe (34) on the shift lever to lock and unlock shift lever (20) when in REVERSE. The solenoids (66, 86) are controlled by a controller (74) that is provided with high and low current inputs from branch circuits (90, 92) that include control switches (94, 96) operated by ignition position. The controller (74) causes solenoid (66) to extend the control linkage (54) when the shift lever (20) is moved to REVERSE, and the ignition (78) is moved to ACCESSORY.

Abstract: A gear shift lever can be moved to several "Drive" positions and to a "Park" position. A retainer holds the lever in the "Park" position. An operator is provided to retract the retainer so that the lever may be shifted out of "Park". A lock prevents the retraction of the lever retainer until the brake pedal is depressed. A mechanical connection between the brake pedal and the lock retracts the lock away from its locking position when the brake pedal is depressed.

Abstract: A transmission shift control lever assembly includes a shift detent gate in which a portion of the shift lever is disposed. A latch member is pivotally mounted relative to the gate and is selectively positionable to open and close a path between a "Park" position and other operating positions. The latch is responsive to a spring, an electro-magnetic element or assembly, the lever and a bias spring to establish its position. A one-way device is disposed between the electro-magnet and the latch member such that the shift lever bias spring will urge the shift lever to pivot the latch member into the "Park" position even when the electro-magnet is operating to hold the latch member in the open position.

Abstract: A compact shift lock unit is provided having a detecting switch and a solenoid operated stopper driver that drives a stopper that engages with and separates from a shift lock plate. When the detecting switch detects a P position, power input connector pins of the stopper driver are positioned in a row with signal output connector pins of the detecting switch. The signal output connector pins and the power input connector pins are interconnected by a single female-type connector at wiring between the stopper driver as well as the detecting switch. A shift lock controller operates and controls the stopper driver so that the stopper separates from the shift lock plate and allows it to move due to the movement of a grooved pin when a shift lever is in a P position and a brake pedal is depressed.

Abstract: A gear shifting device includes a frame, a shifting lever with a positioning pin pivotably attached to the frame, a locking member pivotably attached to the frame for preventing the positioning pin from falling when the shifting lever is in a Parking position, an actuator for operating the locking member and a hand-operated locking disengageable mechanism. The hand-operated locking disengageable mechanism has a disengaging member slidably attached to the frame for moving the locking member to the unlocked position, a compression spring for applying repulsive force on the disengaging member, a core pin removably attached to the frame so as to oppose the disengaging member, the core pin being rotatable between its locked position and unlocked position by aid of a tool and a lid member removably attached to the frame so as to cover the core pin.

Abstract: A steering column-mounted shift control assembly includes a rotatably mounted shift lever unit, a shift handle pivotally mounted on the shift lever unit, and a spring for urging the terminal end of the shift handle toward a planar gate unit having Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Second and Low detents formed thereon for selective cooperation with the spring-loaded shift handle terminal end to select a desired transmission shift position. A mechanical brake interlock system cooperates between a foot brake lever and a blocker member pivotally mounted adjacent the terminal end of the shift handle adapted to prevent pivoting of the blocker member away from the terminal end to thus prevent movement of the terminal end of the shift handle out of the Park detent position prior to depression of the commonly used brake pedal and its associated brake lever.

Abstract: An improved wing fold assembly for use in aircraft which provides relative rotational movement of a first wing tip about a second fixed wing including a plurality of wing tip flanges, and a plurality of fixed wing flanges wherein all of said flanges are rotatably mounted to a central shaft and wherein the improvement comprises means for selectively interlocking said wing tip flanges in relation to said fixed wing flanges to thereby lock said wing tip in position relative said fixed wing in either of a folded or faired position.

Abstract: A throttle trigger device for an internal combustion engine of a working tool has a throttle trigger connected to the handle of the working tool so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis. A throttle trigger lock is connected to the handle of the working tool so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis. A spring is connected between the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lock. The throttle trigger, the throttle trigger lock, and the spring form a unitary part. The spring rests at an abutment of the handle at least when under load such that the spring is divided into functionally independent sections, whereby a first section extends between the abutment and the throttle trigger and a second section extends between the abutment and the throttle trigger lock.

Abstract: Apparatus for interlocking independent control handles for throttle action, dynamic brake action and reverser action, within a control stand for a railway locomotive to permit controlled removal of a reverser control handle in which a first and second cam disks are mounted to a first and second axle for rotation with a throttle handle and a dynamic brake handle such that the disks will interlock with each other so that neither the throttle or dynamic handle can be rotated unless the other is in an "off" position, and having a pivotal lock member secured to the reverser axle, with a member thereon adapted to pivotally lock the reverser lever handle in place when it is secured to the reverser axle.

Abstract: A vehicle transmission shifter in which a locking member is movable along aligned and opposite directions to a locked or unlocked position. A mechanical advantage means, preferably a toggle joint, is connected to one end of the locking member for either restraining or moving the locking member in response to the electromagnetic attracting and repelling force. One of the magnetic attracting or retracting forces causes the locking member to move and be held in the locked position and the other of the magnetic attracting or retracting force causing the locking member to be moved to an unlocked position.

Abstract: A locking arrangement on a selector lever for a motor vehicle transmission has an electromagnetic clutch which receives current from a circuit. This clutch consists of a magnetic clamp and of a check plate which can be moved about a pivot axis. When supplied with current, the check plate, when the clutch is closed, adheres to the magnetic clamp and blocks a locking pin. The locking pin is arranged transversely with respect to the selector lever and engages in an indentation of a connecting link, whereby a swivelling of the selector lever is prevented. This arrangement is small, light weight, can be integrated completely into the selector lever and can be released when a preload is exercised on the locking arrangement.

Abstract: Apparatus for interlocking independent control handles for throttle, dynamic brake and reverser, within a control stand for a railway transit vehicle including:a first cam disk perpendicularly mounted to the throttle handle axle for rotation therewith, the periphery of which is defined by at least a partial cylindrical first surface radially spaced from the first axle, and a partial concave second surface adjacent to the partial cylindrical first surface,a second cam disk of substantially similar configuration perpendicularly mounted to the dynamic brake handle axle for rotation therewith,the first and second cam disks being disposed in a common plane and directly adjacent to one another such that the concave second surfaces of each cam disk are directly opposed one another, so that only one of the throttle or dynamic brake handles can be pivoted at any given time by virtue of the first cylindrical surface on the associated cam disk moving into engagement with the opposed concave second surface of the adjacen

Abstract: To prevent an erroneous operation of the key interlock mechanism (cylinder key) (60) and further to improve the function of the key interlock mechanism and the operability of the shift lever (30), a shift lever apparatus comprises: a shift lever (30) having a position pin (31) shifted between a park position (P) and drive positions; a shift lever lock mechanism (40) for locking the position pin located at the park position having: a key lock lever (41) formed with a first arm portion (41a) and a second arm portion (41b); a support lever (42) pivotally supported by the second arm portion (41b) of the key lock lever and formed with an end arm portion (42a), the position pin (31) being pinched between the first arm portion (41a) of the key lock lever (41) and the end arm portion (42a) of the support lever (42); a first spring (44) for urging the first arm portion (41a) of the key lock lever (41) toward the position pin; a second spring (45) for urging the end arm portion (42a) of the support lever (42) toward th

Abstract: A park lock mechanism having a lockout arm which, if it is accidentally moved to a lock position while the pawl of the shifting lever is in another gear position, it is movable by the pawl from such lock position to a third position permitting entry of the pawl into the park position and the lockout arm is then returned to its original lock position.

Abstract: A vehicle transmission shifter in which a locking member is movable along a line in opposite directions to a locked position or unlocked position. A mechanical advantage means, preferably a toggle joint, is connected to one end of the locking member for either restraining or moving the locking member in response to the energization of an electrical coil of an electrical module which actuates an armature, or so-called module actuator, in a direction orthogonal to the toggle joint. The module actuator is biased to substantially align the axes of the toggle joint in which position the locking member is in locked position restrained from movement. When the brake of the vehicle is applied, the coil is energized and the module actuator is moved by the energization of the coil to break the knee of the toggle joint to unlock the locking member.

Abstract: A shift lever apparatus for an automatic transmission includes a pin-lock member which can be positioned at a pin-lock position for preventing the positioning pin positioned at the parking position from moving, and a restrict member which can be positioned at a restrict position for preventing the pin-lock member positioned at the pin-lock position from moving. A control device is provided for positioning the pin-lock member at the pin-lock position and for positioning the restrict member at the restrict position when the positioning pin is positioned at the parking position.

Abstract: A shift mechanism for conditioning a transmission assembly of an off-highway implement. The transmission assembly includes a clutch assembly having a manually actuated clutch pedal for facilitating shifting of the transmission from a neutral condition to any of a plurality of drive conditions. The shift mechanism includes a shift lever mounted for movement toward and away from a neutral position corresponding to the neutral condition of the transmission assembly and a shifting assembly connected to the transmission assembly and mounted for movement along a predetermined path of travel. The shifting assembly is moved in response to shifting movements of the shift lever from for conditioning the transmission assembly into any of the plurality of drive conditions depending on the direction of movement of the shift lever.

Abstract: A work machine control assembly has a plurality of actuating levers each associated with a respective actuating element for controlling respective movements of a work implement of the work machine, for example an excavator. The control assembly of this invention has a cam operated moveable gate which captures portions of the actuating elements and controllably locks them in a preselected position in response to actuation of a lock actuation lever.

Abstract: A shifter for an automatic transmission is prevented from shifting out of Park position when the ignition switch is on unless the service brake is applied. An articulated solenoid-operated blocking arm is positioned to selectively block movement of a locking pin to prevent the shift lever from leaving the Park position of the shift gate. A circuit, including switches responsive to ignition, service brake application and shift lever position, controls solenoid activation. A cam responsive to the shift lever release button and to the lever position controls the shift lever position switch. The blocking arm can comprise two segments joined by a hinge. In blocking position, the hinge lies on one side of the path of pin movement. If the pin release is prematurely actuated, the pin engages the blocking arm. Subsequent solenoid activation pushes the hinge overcenter so that pin force will collapse the blocking arm, enabling its movement out of blocking position by the solenoid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shift locking apparatus for blocking a shifting movement unless a special operation is conducted such as the depression of a foot brake by an operator, when a shift lever of an automatic transmission is moved from a specified shift position of a parking "P" and the like to another shift position, wherein when releasing of the shift lock is conducted by an electrically operated actuator such as a solenoid, the shift lock can be released by use of a key for a vehicle even in a condition where the electrically operated actuator is not used. The operation of a key cylinder by use of the key of the vehicle by the operator causes the shift lock to be released, ensuring that the operator can move the shift lever to any other shift position, thereby permitting the vehicle to be moved even if there is some trouble such as electrical trouble.

Abstract: A column-mounted shift control assembly includes a gate and mounting bracket, a shift lever unit rotatably mounted on the bracket, a shift handle pivotally mounted on the shift lever unit, and resilient means for urging the terminal end of the shift handle toward the bracket. The latter includes a planar gate portion having detents formed on an edge thereof for selective cooperation with the shift handle terminal end to select a desired transmission shift position. An ignition interlock mechanism cooperates with the terminal end of the shift handle to prevent its movement out of the Park detent position unless the ignition switch key is turned on, and further prevents the ignition switch from being turned back to Lock unless the terminal end is in Park position, thus preventing key extraction.

Abstract: The shift lever interlock system combines a shift lever position signal, interlock actuator extend and retract signals and vehicle system input signals (e.g., representing the service brake, ignition key-in, ignition circuit and vehicle battery voltage level) in a logic control circuit to lock the shift lever in the "Park" position, except if the ignition key is not in the "Lock" position and the service brake is depressed (applied) or the voltage of the battery is too low. The interlock system is not actuated to lock the shift lever in position when the shift lever is in positions other than as retained in the "Park" position by the detent mechanism.

Abstract: A rotatable driver comprising a Geneva type wheel is operated by a turning knob associated with climate designations on a mounting dashboard panel. The driver has drive pins that engage slots in tangential movement in driven links connected to push-pull cables. These cables in turn are connected to control doors in air ducts in vehicle climate control systems. The driver includes a wall segment selectively engageable with the driven links to serve as a stop such that upon driving movement of one of the driven links the other driven link is held stationary. One of the driven links has a cam edge that actuates an electric switch for an air conditioning unit on the vehicle in selected positions of the driven link. A directional air flow lever has an axis of rotation in alignment with the axis of rotation of the rotatable driver and operative between the turning knob and the mounting panel.

Abstract: A shift mechanism for the transmission of a vehicle in which a locking arm is provided to prevent shifting of the shift lever, the locking condition of the locking arm being controlled by a magnetic latch which includes a permanent magnet that produces a magnetic flux to hold the arm in locked position. A coil is provided in the magnetic latch to produce a magnetic flux that opposes the magnetic flux produced by the permanent magnet to destroy the holding force of the permanent magnet when a brake switch is closed to energize the coil thus permitting the locking arm to be moved to an unlocked position and the shift lever to be shifted.