| 摘要 |
A drop-in shifter for an automotive transmission is provided. The drop-in shifter includes a shift stick, a base including a socket, a semispherically-shaped pivot operably connected to the shift stick for pivotally mounting the shift stick to the socket on the base, and a spring positioned over a laterally extending rocker pin that extends from the shift stick for engaging the ends of the rocker pin to bias the shift stick to a centered neutral position. A cover is configured to mateably engage the base and retain the assembly together, the cover including protrusions configured to slidingly engage the base and then rotate under locking surfaces to securely retain the cover to the base. The cover holds the spring in a compressed position on the base and further retains the pivotable shift stick on the base without the need for separate fasteners. The cover can be assembled to the base without the need for separate fasteners, and includes a locking pin configured to interlockingly engage the base and prevent rotation and accidental disassembly once securely engaged therewith. |
