Return to neutral mechanism for variable drive apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10612652
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15076974

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A return to neutral (RTN) mechanism for a variable drive apparatus having a rotatable control shaft is provided. The RTN mechanism incorporates a neutral lockdown plate secured to the housing of the variable drive apparatus and disposed about the rotatable control shaft, a control arm fixed to the control shaft to impart rotation thereto, a single, rotatable return arm piloted upon a protective cover, and a pair of springs to bias the control shaft back to a neutral position from either a forward or reverse rotation.

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HYDRO-GEAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP1411 SOUTH HAMILTON STREET SULLIVAN IL 61951

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Templin, Austin J Pittsboro, US 8 94

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