Patent ID: 7101304
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: B60K,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A shift mechanism disposed in a housing for providing operable communication between a shift actuator and a shift sleeve, comprising: a shift rail slidably supported by the housing; a shift fork slidably disposed on said shift rail and engaging the shift sleeve; a first biasing member disposed within the shift actuator and a first end of said shift rail for selectively biasing said shift rail in a first direction upon actuation of the shift actuator; a second biasing member disposed on said shift rail opposite said shift fork from said first end and between said housing and said shift fork for biasing said shift fork in a second direction that is substantially opposite said first direction; and an axially moveable plunger disposed at said first end of said shift rail, said plunger engaging said shift rail and driving said shift rail in said first direction upon actuation of the shift actuator.