Reverse-drive blocking latch for an automotive transmission

摘要

An automatic latch for preventing inadvertent shifting of a manually controlled automotive transmission into reverse drive condition from a forward drive condition, includes a latch member which is moved into an operative blocking position upon the movement of a gear shift lever in one direction to engage a forward drive gear and which is moved out of its blocking position upon return of the gear shift lever to a neutral position, the latch, when in an operative position, blocking movement of the gear shift lever directly from engagement of said forward drive gear to engagement of a reverse drive gear.