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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2007
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2003
Ronald K. Markyvech, Allen Park, MI (US);
Thomas N. Riley, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Thomas G. Ore, Cedar Falls, IA (US);
Ronald K. Markyvech, Allen Park, MI (US);
Thomas N. Riley, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Thomas G. Ore, Cedar Falls, IA (US);
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
A mechanical transmission system () is provided with a detent mechanism () for applying a selectively variable detent resistance to disengagement of an engaged gear ratio. To provide resistance to shift lever () induced jumpout when no intent to shift is sensed, a greater detent resistance is provided, and to provide improved shift quality upon sensing an intent to shift, a lesser detent resistance is provided. The mechanism also may be utilized to maintain the transmission in neutral.