Device for attaching a knob of a gear lever for a motor vehicle
AssigneeDura Automotive Systems, Inc.
InventorsHugues Blanc, Philippe Pradier
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Abstract
A plastic insert for securing a knob to a gear lever has, firstly, a part secured onto a free end of the lever and, secondly, a space formed in the coaxial extension of the part. Limited coaxial movement of the knob and insert in relation to the lever occurs under the effect of a shock exerted on the knob, to dampen the shock.
Claims6
Device for securing a knob of a lever of a gearbox for a motor vehicle, comprising a plastic insert for securing the knob to the lever, said insert having a hollow part with a first end secured onto a free ends of the lever, such that, after securing the first end of the insert onto the free end of the lever, said free end is situated at a certain distance from a second opposite end of the insert such that the said hollow part bounds a space of sufficient length to allow limited coaxial movement of the knob and the insert in relation to the lever, under effect of a shock exerted on the knob, to dampen the shock.
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