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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2003
Applicants:
Hartmut Kaesgen, Berea, OH (US);
E. Ray Goodwin, Jr., N. Olmsted, OH (US);
Bryan Gochneaur, Medina, OH (US);
Inventors:
Hartmut Kaesgen, Berea, OH (US);
E. Ray Goodwin, Jr., N. Olmsted, OH (US);
Bryan Gochneaur, Medina, OH (US);
Assignee:
MTD Products Inc, Valley City, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K041/22 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A shift interlock mechanism that requires an operator to press a brake mechanism before changing transmission gears to prevent extra motion in the transmission, insuring a smoother shifting operation. The shift interlock mechanism with a brake arm that moves in a first direction to stop motion of at least a first ground engaging drive wheel and a shift arm that moves in a second direction to change movement of a vehicle.