Locking device for inhibiting the engagement of the reverse gear of a motor vehicle transmission

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PATENT NO 8910536
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13597518

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A locking device for inhibiting the engagement of the reverse gear of a motor vehicle transmission has an inhibitor (2) arranged in a housing (1). The inhibitor (2) prevents the movement of a transmission part (15) of the transmission in a first position and permits the movement of the transmission part (15) in a second position. A sensor (8) for indicating the engaged reverse gear is further provided in the housing (1). The inhibitor (2) is axially movable in the housing (1) and follows the movement of a core part (3), which is likewise movable in the axial direction through a solenoid arrangement (18) provided in the housing (1). The coil (5) of the solenoid arrangement (18) surrounds the core part (3). The solenoid arrangement (18) is arranged in a chamber (9) of the housing (1).

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METHODE ELECTRONICS MALTA LTDBIRKIRKARA CBD 4070

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Galea, Alexander Dingli, MT 17 19

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