ROTARY SHIFTING DEVICE WITH MOTORIZED KNOB

摘要

A shifter apparatus, according to one embodiment, is configured for operating a transmission controller of a vehicle and includes a selection knob that is rotatable between first and second angular positions for selecting an operating mode of the transmission controller. The shifter apparatus also includes a swing arm that is pivotal between an unlocked position spaced from the selection knob and a locked position engaged with the selection knob to prevent rotation thereof. Further, the shifter apparatus includes a motor configured to pivot the swing arm from the locked position to the unlocked position when a disengagement condition is satisfied for selecting a different operating mode. The shifter apparatus may also include a drive gear that is movable to an engaged position between the motor and the selection knob, such that the motor may automatically rotate the selection knob from the first angular position to the second angular position.

主权项

1. A shifter apparatus for operating a transmission controller of a vehicle, comprising:
a selection knob rotatable between a plurality of angular positions for selecting an operating mode of the transmission controller; a swing arm configured to engage the selection knob in at least one of the plurality of angular positions; and a motor operably coupled with the swing arm and configured to pivot the swing arm between a locked position that prevents rotation of the selection knob and an unlocked position that allows rotation of the selection knob.