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William R Kops

from Ravenna, MI
Age ~58

William Kops Phones & Addresses

  • 3201 Blackmer Rd, Ravenna, MI 49451 (231) 853-2643
  • Muskegon, MI
  • Walkerville, MI
  • Hillsdale, MI
  • 3201 Blackmer Rd, Ravenna, MI 49451

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Shifter With One-Touch Assembly

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US Patent:
20100000359, Jan 7, 2010
Filed:
Jun 29, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/493646
Inventors:
William R. Kops - Ravenna MI, US
Lee H. Karner - Holland MI, US
International Classification:
F16H 59/04
G05G 1/10
B21D 39/00
US Classification:
744733, 74553, 29452
Abstract:
A shifter assembly includes a post-like shift lever, a knob with a bore configured to receive the top section, and a retainer spring extending longitudinally within the bore. The spring includes retainer barbs shaped to frictionally grip the knob and further has a leg(s) configured to frictionally engage the top section and also take up clearance between the top section and the bore for frictionally engaging the post-like shift lever. The spring can be alternative shapes, such as U-shaped or L-shaped. A method of assembly includes pressing the knob onto a shift lever with a single one-touch motion.
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