Patent ID: 6955101
Filing Date: 2005-10-18
Classification: F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for selectively engaging one of a plurality of gears in a transmission, comprising: at least a first shift rail and a second shift rail, each being arranged and constructed such that movement of the respective shift rails in a first axial direction or second axial direction controls engagement of one of a pairs of gear, a rotatable drive shaft having a rotational axis, a first shift finger mounted on the drive shaft so as to be rotatable therewith about the rotational axis, and to be pivotable with respect to the drive shaft in a plane parallel to the rotational axis of the drive shaft, a second shift finger mounted on the drive shaft so as to be selectively rotatable therewith, wherein the second shift finger forms a first limb of a first bell crank lever ( means for pivoting the first shift finger.