Patent ID: 6070485
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
A pushbutton solenoid shifter for actuating the linkage levers of a manual transmission, said solenoid shifter comprising:a shifter housing comprised of first and second pairs of opposing sidewalls configured in a generally rectangular shape and forming a hollow interior space;a lever support rod connected to said first opposing sidewall pair and spanning across said hollow interior space;at least one linkage lever rotatably connected to said lever support rod and having a solenoid end extending above said lever support rod and a linkage end extending below said lever support rod; andat least one lever actuating solenoid connected to the exterior of at least one of said second pair of opposing sidewalls and having a solenoid plunger operable between an extended position and a retracted position, said solenoid plunger pivotally connected to said solenoid end;wherein the operation of said lever actuating solenoids cause said linkage lever to travel in arcuate path about the longitudinal axis of said lever support rod.