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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2003
Filed:
May. 29, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Noriyasu Syamoto, Aichi, JP;
Norihito Saito, Aichi, JP;
Hirokazu Shamoto, Aichi, JP;
Katsushi Nagashima, Aichi, JP;
Yutaka Suzuki, Aichi, JP;
Masashi Sakurai, Aichi, JP;
Assignee:
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho, Aichi, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 5/908 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 5/908 ;
Abstract
A shift device including a key cylinder and a shift lever is disclosed. The key cylinder is located adjacent to the shift lever. The key cylinder receives a key corresponding to the key cylinder. When the key is located at the ON position, the key cylinder generates an engine driving signal to an engine ECU. A stopping mechanism is located between the key cylinder and the shift lever for selectively stopping the movement of the shift lever depending on the selected key position.