Shift device for a vehicle transmission with locking mechanism

摘要

The selection mechanism is used to electronically and/or mechanically select the gears with a pivotable gear lever (1) with a locking mechanism consisting of a pivotable blocking plate (11) actuated by a release rod (2) that can block the gear lever in a position as soon as a blocking pin engages a rocker (3). A permanent magnet (7) holds the blocking plate in the locking position. An electromagnet (8) that opposes the permanent magnet is activated to releases the blocking plate. The magnets are fixed wrt. the vehicle, e.g. mounted on the gearbox housing. A restoring spring (6) forces the blocking plate towards the locking position. An electrical or electronic sensor detects the gear lever position. An Independent claim is also included for an arrangement for implementing the method.