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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2023
Kubota Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Kyb Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
KUBOTA CORPORATION, Osaka, JP;
KYB CORPORATION, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A neutral return mechanism includes an interlocking shaft to be pushed and pulled in an axial direction in conjunction with a swinging operation of an operation member; a housing member to support the interlocking shaft such that the interlocking shaft is movable in the axial direction and accommodate the interlocking shaft such that one of opposite end portions thereof protrudes; a neutral return spring to return the interlocking shaft from a post-movement position to an initial position, the neutral return spring being accommodated in the housing member such that the neutral return spring extends in the axial direction of the interlocking shaft, wherein the housing member includes a supported portion between a spring accommodation portion in which the neutral return spring is accommodated and a protrusion opening through which the interlocking shaft protrudes, the supported portion being supported at a bracket member.