Patent ID: 6057519
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: F16H,H01H

Abstract:
A neutral start switch-combined electronic control unit comprising:a case including an intermediate wall;an electronic control device including a microcomputer that contains an automatic transmission control program, a plurality of elements, and a base board on which the plurality of elements are disposed;a neutral start switch which inputs to the electronic control device a select position signal for transmission control, the neutral start switch being integrated with the electronic control device and having a rotor with at least one neutral start switch contact;at least one contact located on a portion of the neutral start switch-combined electronic control unit, facing the rotor having the at least one neutral start switch contact, and operated by rotation of the rotor; andwherein the base board and the rotor are disposed in the case, substantially parallel to each other, and at opposite sides of the intermediate wall of the case, and the intermediate wall is configured to provide an oil-tight seal between at least the base board and the at least one contact.