Vehicle gearshifting locking device with pivoted detent and connector
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
- Publication Date
- 2006-03-01
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Abstract
Description
technical field
[0001] The present invention relates to a shift (shift) lock device operable between its locked and unlocked states to prevent and permit shift movement of a shift lever provided in a vehicle, such as an automobile. Background technique
[0002] In the field of motor vehicles provided with automatic transmissions, shift lock devices are known having a locked state for locking the gearshift lever in its parking position (Park). In this locked condition, unless the brake pedal is in its operative position, movement of the selector lever from Park to any other operative gear is prevented. An example of this vehicle shift lock device is disclosed in JP-8-216722A.
[0003] The shift lock device disclosed in the aforementioned document is arranged such that it is in its unlocked position when a lock button provided on the shift lever is actuated. This shift lock device includes: a lock plate movable by pressing a lock button; a cam member having a cam surface tha...