[001] The present subject matter described herein, relates to gear shift control for manual transmissions in vehicle and more particularly, relates to transmissions having a reverse gear inhibitor.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
[002] Conventional reverse inhibitors, incorporated with gear transmission systems, include a large number of components and / or require extremely accurate machining and assembly to ensure proper operation. During the gear shifting, driver applies load on a Gear shift lever assembly knob, attached to shift tower, resulting in actuation of cables which in turn actuates the gear shift. Shift tower comprises arrangement of various parts, actuation of which enable gear shifting. The conventional reverse inhibitors also contains mechanism for preventing 5* (fifth) to reverse direct gear shifting, as vehicle is at considerable speed in 5* (fifth) gear, and at reverse gear position zero speed is desirable.
[003] In current system having a basic structure of the shift tower, relative arrangement of Yoke, reverse limit and Lever reverse interlock; detent ensures that driver cannot shift to reverse from 5* (fifth) gear directly. To shift the gear in reverse one has to bring it to neutral first. The yoke is assembled with the help of pin and loaded with spring. During neutral to 5th gear shifting, the lever moves upward pushing the yoke upwards and then rotating towards 5* gear position. The yoke comes to initial position after 5* gear shift.
[004] During direct shifting from 5* to reverse, the lever moves and hit the yoke on the way thus making it impossible to shift from 5* to reverse gear directly. During shifting from 5* to neutral to reverse, the lever moves first towards right, then downward, and again upward and towards right thus avoiding hitting with the yoke. However, the conventional system is disadvantageous as it is a complex

system, costly as multiple child parts are required, and makes the overall transmission bulky.
[005] United States Patent publication US6082214 provides bolt (11) associated to a lever articulation fixed structure. The bolt (11), supported on an axially moveable tube (12) relative to a lever (10), is displaceable for surpassing an inhibitor lock (21) allowing a reverse gear to be shifted and the gear lever (10) displaceable in three shift planes (P1-P2-P3). In order to improve the gear lever (10) movement capacity, the inhibitor lock (21) is rotatably secured to the fixed structure (22) and is subjected to the action of an elastic mechanism (23) which generates a force tending to distance the lock itself (21) from the path traveled by the bolt (11) during the lever (10) handling in the first and second shift planes (P1-P2).
[006] However, the assembly, shape, operation and location of the parts mentioned in the prior art are not similar to the present disclosure.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[007] The principal objective of the present invention is to provide an assembly for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle.
[008] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a simple, cost effective, and efficiently designed assembly on a gear shift lever with enhanced serviceability.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[009] The present invention relates to an assembly for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle. The assembly includes a pivotal latch provided proximal to a gear shift lever, the pivotal latch defining an opening, an elongated first end configured to contact the gear shift lever, and a second end, the pivotal latch being configured to rotate about the opening based on an actuation of the gear shift lever. The assembly further includes a pin configured to receive the pivotal latch about the opening. The assembly further includes a star washer configured to be received by the pin, such that the pivotal latch is sandwiched

between the pin and the star washer. The assembly further includes a spring configured to be received by the pin underneath the pivotal latch such that the spring rotates with the pivotal latch, the spring defining an extension. The assembly also includes a stopper provided proximal to the pin, the stopper defining a first surface, and a second surface substantially opposite to the first surface, wherein, the first surface of the stopper contacts the extension to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch at a final position during shifting of the gear shift lever from neutral to a fifth gear, and the second surface of the stopper contacts the second end to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch at an initial position during shifting of the gear shift lever from the fifth gear to neutral and simultaneously inhibiting movement of the gear shift lever towards reverse gear.
[0010] In order to further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0012] Fig. 1 illustrates a gear transmission system including an assembly for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Fig. 2 illustrates a schematic top view showing movement of the gear shift lever relative to the assembly for achieving fifth gear from neutral; and
[0014] Fig. 3 illustrates a schematic top view showing movement of the gear shift lever relative to the assembly for achieving neutral from the fifth gear.
[0015] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0016] The present disclosure presents embodiments for an assembly for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle. The assembly includes a pivotal latch provided proximal to a gear shift lever, the pivotal latch defining an opening, an elongated first end configured to contact the gear shift lever, and a second end, the pivotal latch being configured to rotate about the opening based on an actuation of the gear shift lever. The assembly further includes a pin configured to receive the pivotal latch about the opening. The assembly further includes a star washer configured to be received by the pin, such that the pivotal latch is sandwiched between the pin and the star washer. The assembly further includes a spring configured to be received by the pin underneath the pivotal latch such that the spring rotates with the pivotal latch, the spring defining an extension. The assembly also includes a stopper provided proximal to the pin, the stopper defining a first surface, and a second surface substantially opposite to the first surface, wherein, the first surface of the stopper contacts the extension to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch at a final position during shifting of the gear shift lever from neutral to a fifth gear, and the second surface of the stopper contacts the second end to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch at an initial position during shifting of the gear shift lever from the fifth gear to neutral and simultaneously inhibiting movement of the gear shift lever towards reverse gear.

[0017] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0018] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0019] Fig. 1 illustrates a gear transmission system 100 including an assembly 102 for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle (not shown) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the assembly 102 includes a pivotal latch 104 provided proximal to a gear shift lever 101. The pivotal latch 104 defines an opening 106, an elongated first end 108 configured to contact the gear shift lever 101, and a second end 110. In an embodiment, the elongated first end 108 of the pivotal latch 104 includes a

tapered profile defining a first face 112, and a second face 114 substantially opposite to the first face 112.
[0020] The pivotal latch 104 is configured to rotate about the opening 106 based on an actuation of the gear shift lever 101. The assembly 102 further includes a pin 116 configured to receive the pivotal latch 104 about the opening 106. The assembly 102 further includes a star washer 118 configured to be received by the pin 116, such that the pivotal latch 104 is sandwiched between the pin 116 and the star washer 118. The assembly 102 further includes a spring 120 configured to be received by the pin 116 underneath the pivotal latch 104 such that the spring 116 rotates with the pivotal latch 104. The spring 120 defines an extension 122. The assembly 102 also includes a stopper 124 provided proximal to the pin 116. The stopper 124 defines a first surface 126, and a second surface 128 substantially opposite to the first surface 126.
[0021] Fig. 2 illustrates a schematic top view showing movement of the gear shift lever 101 along a path PI, relative the assembly 102, for achieving fifth gear from neutral. In operation, the gear shift lever 101 based upon a movement from the neutral, contacts the first face 112 of the pivotal latch 104 in an initial position IP of the pivotal latch 104. Further, the gear shift lever 101 push the first face 112 to rotate the pivotal latch 104 from the initial position IP to a final position FP to achieve the fifth gear. In an embodiment, the first surface 126 of the stopper 124 contacts the extension 122 to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch 104 at the final position FP during shifting of the gear shift lever 101 from neutral to the fifth gear.
[0022] Further, the gear shift lever 101 disengages with the pivotal latch 104 after achieving the fifth gear. As mentioned earlier, as the spring 120 is configured to rotate with the pivotal latch 104, a potential energy of the spring 120 increases in the final position FP based upon contacting of the extension 122 with the first surface 126 of the stopper to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch 104. Further in an embodiment, the potential energy of the spring 120 enables the pivotal latch 104

to retract back to the initial position IP from the final position FP as the gear shift lever 101 disengages with the pivotal latch 104.
[0023] Fig. 3 illustrates a schematic top view showing movement of the gear shift lever 101 along a path P2, relative the assembly 102, for achieving neutral from the fifth gear. In operation, the gear shift lever 101, based upon a movement from the fifth gear, contacts the second face 114 of the pivotal latch 104 in the initial position IP. In an embodiment, the second surface 128 of the stopper 124 contacts the second end 110 to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch 104 at the initial position IP during shifting of the gear shift lever 101 from the fifth gear to neutral. In an embodiment, the pivotal latch 104 in the initial position IP inhibits movement of the gear shift lever 101 towards the reverse gear, thereby preventing wrong gear operation at high speed to avoid damage. Further, the tapered profile of the pivotal latch 104 enables movement of the gear shift lever 101 towards the neutral in furtherance to inhibiting movement of the gear shift lever 101 towards the reverse gear.
[0024] The assembly 102 provides the following advantages (not limited) in comparison to conventional designs. The advantages include: reduced cost, simple design, compact shift tower due to elimination of child parts, compact TM case due to compact shift tower, etc.
[0025] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.

We claim:

1.An assembly (102) for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle, the assembly (102) comprising:
a pivotal latch (104) provided proximal to a gear shift lever (101), the pivotal latch (104) defining an opening (106), an elongated first end (108) configured to contact the gear shift lever (101), and a second end (110), the pivotal latch (104) being configured to rotate about the opening (106) based on an actuation of the gear shift lever (101);
a pin (116) configured to receive the pivotal latch (104) about the opening (106);
a star washer (118) configured to be received by the pin (116), such that the pivotal latch (104) is sandwiched between the pin (116) and the star washer (118);
a spring (120) configured to be received by the pin (116) underneath the pivotal latch (104) such that the spring (120) rotates with the pivotal latch (104), the spring (120) defining an extension (122); and
a stopper (124) provided proximal to the pin (116), the stopper (124) defining a first surface (126), and a second surface (128) substantially opposite to the first surface (126),
wherein, the first surface (126) of the stopper (124) contacts the extension (122) to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch (104) at a final position (FP) during shifting of the gear shift lever (101) from neutral to a fifth gear, and the second surface (128) of the stopper (124) contacts the second end (110) to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch (104) at an initial position (IP) during shifting of the gear shift lever (101) from the fifth gear to neutral and simultaneously inhibiting movement of the gear shift lever (101) towards reverse gear.
2. The assembly (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elongated first end (108) of the pivotal latch (104) includes a tapered profile defining a first face (112), and a second face (114) substantially opposite to the first face (112).

3. The assembly (102) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the gear shift lever (101), based upon a movement from the neutral, contacts the first face (112) of the pivotal latch (104) in the initial position (IP).

4. The assembly (102) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the gear shift lever (101) push the first face (112) to rotate the pivotal latch (104) from the initial position (IP) to the final position (FP) to achieve the fifth gear.

5. The assembly (102) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the gear shift lever (101) disengages with the pivotal latch (104) after achieving the fifth gear.

6. The assembly (102) as claimed in claim 4, wherein a potential energy of the spring (120) increases in the final position (FP).

7. The assembly (102) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the potential energy of the spring (120) enables the pivotal latch (104) to retract back to the initial position (IP) from the final position (FP) as the gear shift lever (101) disengages with the pivotal latch (104).

8. The assembly (102) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the gear shift lever (101), based upon a movement from the fifth gear, contacts the second face (114) of the pivotal latch (104) in the initial position (IP).
9. The assembly (102) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the pivotal latch (104) in the initial position inhibits movement of the gear shift lever (101) towards the reverse gear.

10. The assembly (102) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the tapered profile of the pivotal latch (104) enables movement of the gear shift lever (101) towards the neutral in furtherance to inhibiting movement of the gear shift lever (101) towards the reverse gear.
, Description:AN ASSEMBLY FOR INHIBITING WRONG GEAR SHIFT OPERATION IN A VEHICLE
FIELD OF INVENTION:
[001] The present subject matter described herein, relates to gear shift control for manual transmissions in vehicle and more particularly, relates to transmissions having a reverse gear inhibitor.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
[002] Conventional reverse inhibitors, incorporated with gear transmission systems, include a large number of components and / or require extremely accurate machining and assembly to ensure proper operation. During the gear shifting, driver applies load on a Gear shift lever assembly knob, attached to shift tower, resulting in actuation of cables which in turn actuates the gear shift. Shift tower comprises arrangement of various parts, actuation of which enable gear shifting. The conventional reverse inhibitors also contains mechanism for preventing 5th (fifth) to reverse direct gear shifting, as vehicle is at considerable speed in 5th (fifth) gear, and at reverse gear position zero speed is desirable.
[003] In current system having a basic structure of the shift tower, relative arrangement of Yoke, reverse limit and Lever reverse interlock; detent ensures that driver cannot shift to reverse from 5th (fifth) gear directly. To shift the gear in reverse one has to bring it to neutral first. The yoke is assembled with the help of pin and loaded with spring. During neutral to 5th gear shifting, the lever moves upward pushing the yoke upwards and then rotating towards 5th gear position. The yoke comes to initial position after 5th gear shift.
[004] During direct shifting from 5th to reverse, the lever moves and hit the yoke on the way thus making it impossible to shift from 5th to reverse gear directly. During shifting from 5th to neutral to reverse, the lever moves first towards right, then downward, and again upward and towards right thus avoiding hitting with the yoke. However, the conventional system is disadvantageous as it is a complex system, costly as multiple child parts are required, and makes the overall transmission bulky.
[005] United States Patent publication US6082214 provides bolt (11) associated to a lever articulation fixed structure. The bolt (11), supported on an axially moveable tube (12) relative to a lever (10), is displaceable for surpassing an inhibitor lock (21) allowing a reverse gear to be shifted and the gear lever (10) displaceable in three shift planes (P1-P2-P3). In order to improve the gear lever (10) movement capacity, the inhibitor lock (21) is rotatably secured to the fixed structure (22) and is subjected to the action of an elastic mechanism (23) which generates a force tending to distance the lock itself (21) from the path traveled by the bolt (11) during the lever (10) handling in the first and second shift planes (P1-P2).
[006] However, the assembly, shape, operation and location of the parts mentioned in the prior art are not similar to the present disclosure.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[007] The principal objective of the present invention is to provide an assembly for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle.
[008] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a simple, cost effective, and efficiently designed assembly on a gear shift lever with enhanced serviceability.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[009] The present invention relates to an assembly for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle. The assembly includes a pivotal latch provided proximal to a gear shift lever, the pivotal latch defining an opening, an elongated first end configured to contact the gear shift lever, and a second end, the pivotal latch being configured to rotate about the opening based on an actuation of the gear shift lever. The assembly further includes a pin configured to receive the pivotal latch about the opening. The assembly further includes a star washer configured to be received by the pin, such that the pivotal latch is sandwiched between the pin and the star washer. The assembly further includes a spring configured to be received by the pin underneath the pivotal latch such that the spring rotates with the pivotal latch, the spring defining an extension. The assembly also includes a stopper provided proximal to the pin, the stopper defining a first surface, and a second surface substantially opposite to the first surface, wherein, the first surface of the stopper contacts the extension to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch at a final position during shifting of the gear shift lever from neutral to a fifth gear, and the second surface of the stopper contacts the second end to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch at an initial position during shifting of the gear shift lever from the fifth gear to neutral and simultaneously inhibiting movement of the gear shift lever towards reverse gear.
[0010] In order to further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0012] Fig. 1 illustrates a gear transmission system including an assembly for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0013] Fig. 2 illustrates a schematic top view showing movement of the gear shift lever relative to the assembly for achieving fifth gear from neutral; and
[0014] Fig. 3 illustrates a schematic top view showing movement of the gear shift lever relative to the assembly for achieving neutral from the fifth gear.
[0015] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0016] The present disclosure presents embodiments for an assembly for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle. The assembly includes a pivotal latch provided proximal to a gear shift lever, the pivotal latch defining an opening, an elongated first end configured to contact the gear shift lever, and a second end, the pivotal latch being configured to rotate about the opening based on an actuation of the gear shift lever. The assembly further includes a pin configured to receive the pivotal latch about the opening. The assembly further includes a star washer configured to be received by the pin, such that the pivotal latch is sandwiched between the pin and the star washer. The assembly further includes a spring configured to be received by the pin underneath the pivotal latch such that the spring rotates with the pivotal latch, the spring defining an extension. The assembly also includes a stopper provided proximal to the pin, the stopper defining a first surface, and a second surface substantially opposite to the first surface, wherein, the first surface of the stopper contacts the extension to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch at a final position during shifting of the gear shift lever from neutral to a fifth gear, and the second surface of the stopper contacts the second end to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch at an initial position during shifting of the gear shift lever from the fifth gear to neutral and simultaneously inhibiting movement of the gear shift lever towards reverse gear.
[0017] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0018] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0019] Fig. 1 illustrates a gear transmission system 100 including an assembly 102 for inhibiting wrong gear shift operation in a vehicle (not shown) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the assembly 102 includes a pivotal latch 104 provided proximal to a gear shift lever 101. The pivotal latch 104 defines an opening 106, an elongated first end 108 configured to contact the gear shift lever 101, and a second end 110. In an embodiment, the elongated first end 108 of the pivotal latch 104 includes a tapered profile defining a first face 112, and a second face 114 substantially opposite to the first face 112.
[0020] The pivotal latch 104 is configured to rotate about the opening 106 based on an actuation of the gear shift lever 101. The assembly 102 further includes a pin 116 configured to receive the pivotal latch 104 about the opening 106. The assembly 102 further includes a star washer 118 configured to be received by the pin 116, such that the pivotal latch 104 is sandwiched between the pin 116 and the star washer 118. The assembly 102 further includes a spring 120 configured to be received by the pin 116 underneath the pivotal latch 104 such that the spring 116 rotates with the pivotal latch 104. The spring 120 defines an extension 122. The assembly 102 also includes a stopper 124 provided proximal to the pin 116. The stopper 124 defines a first surface 126, and a second surface 128 substantially opposite to the first surface 126.
[0021] Fig. 2 illustrates a schematic top view showing movement of the gear shift lever 101 along a path P1, relative the assembly 102, for achieving fifth gear from neutral. In operation, the gear shift lever 101 based upon a movement from the neutral, contacts the first face 112 of the pivotal latch 104 in an initial position IP of the pivotal latch 104. Further, the gear shift lever 101 push the first face 112 to rotate the pivotal latch 104 from the initial position IP to a final position FP to achieve the fifth gear. In an embodiment, the first surface 126 of the stopper 124 contacts the extension 122 to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch 104 at the final position FP during shifting of the gear shift lever 101 from neutral to the fifth gear.
[0022] Further, the gear shift lever 101 disengages with the pivotal latch 104 after achieving the fifth gear. As mentioned earlier, as the spring 120 is configured to rotate with the pivotal latch 104, a potential energy of the spring 120 increases in the final position FP based upon contacting of the extension 122 with the first surface 126 of the stopper to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch 104. Further in an embodiment, the potential energy of the spring 120 enables the pivotal latch 104 to retract back to the initial position IP from the final position FP as the gear shift lever 101 disengages with the pivotal latch 104.
[0023] Fig. 3 illustrates a schematic top view showing movement of the gear shift lever 101 along a path P2, relative the assembly 102, for achieving neutral from the fifth gear. In operation, the gear shift lever 101, based upon a movement from the fifth gear, contacts the second face 114 of the pivotal latch 104 in the initial position IP. In an embodiment, the second surface 128 of the stopper 124 contacts the second end 110 to restrict rotation of the pivotal latch 104 at the initial position IP during shifting of the gear shift lever 101 from the fifth gear to neutral. In an embodiment, the pivotal latch 104 in the initial position IP inhibits movement of the gear shift lever 101 towards the reverse gear, thereby preventing wrong gear operation at high speed to avoid damage. Further, the tapered profile of the pivotal latch 104 enables movement of the gear shift lever 101 towards the neutral in furtherance to inhibiting movement of the gear shift lever 101 towards the reverse gear.
[0024] The assembly 102 provides the following advantages (not limited) in comparison to conventional designs. The advantages include: reduced cost, simple design, compact shift tower due to elimination of child parts, compact TM case due to compact shift tower, etc.
[0025] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.