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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2005
Michael C. Vermeersch, Saginaw, MI (US);
Larry W. Burr, Saginaw, MI (US);
Michael C. Vermeersch, Saginaw, MI (US);
Larry W. Burr, Saginaw, MI (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
The invention provides a brake-transmission interlock system for a vehicle. The brake-transmission interlock system prevents the driver from shifting out of a park transmission position with a selector lever unless at least one brake of the vehicle is engaged. The brake-transmission interlock system includes a locking member operable to move to a locked position wherein movement of the selector lever is prevented. The locking member can move to the locked position from an unlocked position wherein the selector lever is moveable to shift out of the park transmission position. The brake-transmission interlock system also includes an indicating device operable to communicate a signal corresponding to the park transmission position to the driver. The locking member is in the locked position prior to the signal being communicated.