Shigetoshi Miyoshi

Title: Shigetoshi Miyoshi: Automotive Shift-Lever Inventions.

Introduction

Shigetoshi Miyoshi is an inventor associated with Aichi, Japan. His patent work includes mechanisms for automatic-transmission shift levers, with a focus on locking and vehicle operation.

Latest Patents

Miyoshi is credited with 5 patents. Two of his latest patents concern shift-lever systems.

“Device for Locking Shift Lever of Automatic Transmission” describes a mechanism that keeps a shift lever secured in a designated non-driving position until a required condition is met. A detent pin, movable member, and lock member work together to prevent the lever from leaving its locked position. The design also prevents force applied to the shift-lever button from being transmitted to the lock mechanism when the lever is not locked.

“Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Device with Park and Ignition” addresses vehicle assembly and operation involving a shift lever in neutral. Its movable body connects with a steering-locking device and can be positioned so that the ignition key can be removed even when the shift lever is not in park.

Career Highlights

Miyoshi’s listed company affiliations include Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, commonly known as Toyota Motor Corporation, and Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho, also known as Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. His patent subjects reflect work on automotive controls and the interaction between transmission, steering-lock, and ignition systems.

Collaborations

Miyoshi’s listed coworkers include Shozo Kito and Hajime Imai. Their shared professional context is associated with automotive engineering and patent activity.

Conclusion

Shigetoshi Miyoshi’s recorded inventions focus on practical safety and operating features for automatic-transmission shift levers, including locking mechanisms and coordination with steering and ignition systems.