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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2007
Applicant:
David M. Mitteer, Shelby, MI (US);
Inventor:
David M. Mitteer, Shelby, MI (US);
Assignee:
Grand Haven Stamped Products, a division of JSJ Corporation, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G05G 5/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A shifter includes an actuator, such as a shape memory alloy wire, to control movement of a set of strategically placed magnets on lever-position-controlling components of a vehicle transmission shift lever. In one arrangement, the actuator controls movement of a carrier carrying one or more of the magnets, the magnets controlling a position of a blocking member to prevent moving a pawl out of park position until predetermined vehicle conditions are met. Alternatively, the magnets can be carried by a cam, or slide, or wheel.