Patent ID: 7472621
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A shift device comprising: a housing; a shift member extending from the housing, wherein the shift member is moved in a first direction and a second direction for selecting the connection state of the transmission of a vehicle, the first and second directions intersecting each other; a moving member, wherein the moving member moves substantially in the second direction in accordance with movement of the shift member in the second direction; and a sensor unit attached to the housing, wherein the sensor unit is formed by integrating a first detection device and a second detection device, wherein the first detection device detects the position of the shift member in the first direction, and wherein the second detection device detects the movement position of the moving member, wherein the second detection device comprises a micro-switch including a lever that is actuated in accordance with a movement position of the moving member, the micro-switch selectively outputs one of two different signals in accordance with whether the lever is depressed halfway or completely.