Arthur Caroll Anderson

US Patent:

51798700, Jan 19, 1993

Filed:

Dec 16, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/807818

Inventors:

William L. Behrens - Ortonville MI
Arthur Anderson - Clarkston MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Highland Park MI

International Classification:

G05G 106
F16H 5910

US Classification:

74475

Abstract:

A shift control lever assembly for use with a transmission shift control mechanism, wherein the assembly includes a palm abutting knob housing an actuating assembly secured to an operating button extending from an end of the palm abutting knob. A push rod extends downwardly from the latter for actuating the shift control mechanism. A ramp is formed on the actuating assembly, and a ball is rotatably mounted at the top end of the push rod for cooperation with the ramp to urge the push rod downwardly upon manual depression of the operating button.

US Patent:

59139358, Jun 22, 1999

Filed:

Oct 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/959090

Inventors:

Arthur Anderson - Clarkston MI
Michael F. Donoughe - Rochester Hills MI
Peter J. Byk - Sterling Heights MI
James W. Budzyn - Troy MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F16H 5900

US Classification:

74335

Abstract:

A shift control mechanism for manually shifting an automatic transmission includes a housing having a shift control pattern The shift control pattern has a longitudinal portion defining a plurality of automatic transmission operating settings and a transverse portion at one end of the longitudinal portion for manually shifting the transmission. The shift control mechanism additionally includes a shift lever manually movable along the shift control pattern for selecting the automatic transmission operating settings and for manually shifting the transmission. A switch is provided which is actuated by moving the shift lever in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal portion in the transverse portion to send a signal to manually upshift or downshift the automatic transmission. A centering mechanism centers the shift lever within the transverse portion.

US Patent:

50276735, Jul 2, 1991

Filed:

Dec 18, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/451694

Inventors:

William L. Behrens - Lake Orion MI
Arthur Anderson - Clarkston MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Highland Park MI

International Classification:

F16H 5910
G05G 700
F16C 122

US Classification:

74473R

Abstract:

A self-adjusting gear shift lever assembly serving as a link in the shift cable connection between the transmission and the shift lever providing a spring preload on the shift cable and fastener means for adjusting backlash and build tolerances in the shift cable. Two embodiments of the assembly each include a relatively rotatably interconnected lever member and clamp plate. One embodiment has a D-shaped opening formed in the clamp plate for being secured to the transmission shift shaft, with the fastener means on the clamp plate and pin means on the lever member for mounting the end of the shift cable, and a tension spring between the lever member and clamp plate. The other embodiment has the D-shaped opening formed in the lever member, with the fastener means on the lever member and the pin mounting means on the clamp plate, and a compression spring between the lever member and clamp plate.

US Patent:

55093221, Apr 23, 1996

Filed:

Jun 2, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/253014

Inventors:

Arthur Anderson - Clarkston MI
Michael F. Donoughe - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F16H 5900

US Classification:

74335

Abstract:

A shift control mechanism for an automatic transmission includes a housing having a shift control pattern with a longitudinal portion defining a plurality of automatic transmission operating settings and a transverse portion at one end of the longitudinal portion defining a plurality of manual transmission operating settings, shift lever structure being manually moved along the shift control portion for selecting the automatic transmission operating settings and for selecting the manual transmission operating settings, and a switch assembly actuated by moving the shift lever structure in a first direction in the transverse portion to send a signal to manually upshift the automatic transmission and a second direction in the transverse portion opposite the first direction to send a signal to manually downshift the automatic transmission.

US Patent:

52071243, May 4, 1993

Filed:

Dec 16, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/807819

Inventors:

Arthur Anderson - Clarkston MI
Robert L. Heikkila - Royal Oak MI

International Classification:

B60K 4104

US Classification:

74878

Abstract:

A floor mounted shift control mechanism for a vehicle wherein adjustment of each of the cables from the transmission and the key cylinder can be made inside the vehicle within the shift control mechanism. The shift control mechanism also includes provisions for locking the shift lever in its Park position when the key cylinder is in its Lock or Accessory positions; and for preventing the ignition key from being removed from the key cylinder unless the shift lever is in its Park position. There are also included provisions for requiring a high force to override the Locked-in Park condition, while operationally subjecting the cable from the key cylinder to reduced loads; and for an assured detent feeling for the driver while shifting through the various shift positions.

US Patent:

57222924, Mar 3, 1998

Filed:

Jul 24, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/506409

Inventors:

Arthur Anderson - Clarkston MI
Michael F. Donoughe - Rochester Hills MI
Peter J. Byk - Sterling Heights MI
James W. Budzyn - Troy MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F16H 5900

US Classification:

74335

Abstract:

A shift control mechanism for an automatic transmission includes a housing having a shift control pattern with a longitudinal portion defining a plurality of automatic transmission operating settings and a transverse portion at one end of the longitudinal portion defining a plurality of manual transmission operating settings, a shift lever which is manually movable along the shift control portion for selecting the automatic transmission operating settings and for selecting the manual transmission operating settings, and a proximity switch assembly actuated by moving the shift lever to a first position in the transverse portion to send a signal to manually upshift the automatic transmission and to a second position in the transverse portion opposite the first position to send a signal to manually downshift the automatic transmission.