20240053787. Shift Knob simplified abstract (Unknown Organization)
Contents
Shift Knob
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Brenan Greene of El Dorado Hills CA (US)
Shift Knob - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240053787 titled 'Shift Knob
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a shift knob for exchangeable personalization, comprising an elongate body, a first magnetic component, and an exchangeable cap. The body has upper and lower ends with a longitudinal axis extending between them, and a longitudinal opening at the lower end to secure the body to a gear shift assembly. The first magnetic component is located near the upper end of the body, and the exchangeable cap has a second magnetic component that attaches to the first magnetic component to secure the cap to the body.
- Elongate body with upper and lower ends and a longitudinal opening for gear shift assembly attachment
- First magnetic component in the body near the upper end
- Exchangeable cap with second magnetic component for attachment to the body
- Cap with visible design portion on the top surface
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for customizable shift knobs
- Aftermarket car accessories market
Problems Solved
- Limited options for personalizing shift knobs
- Difficulty in changing shift knob designs
Benefits
- Easy and quick customization of shift knob
- Versatile design options for personalization
Original Abstract Submitted
in one aspect, the present disclosure provides a shift knob for exchangeable personalization. the shift knob includes an elongate body, a first magnetic component, and an exchangeable cap. the elongate body has upper and lower ends with a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. the body defines a longitudinal opening extending through the lower end and configured to receive at least a portion of a gear shift assembly to secure the elongate body to the gear shaft assembly. the first magnetic component is received in the elongate body adjacent the upper end of the elongate body. the exchangeable cap includes a second magnetic component that is magnetically attractable to the first magnetic component to removably secure the cap to the upper end of the elongate body. the cap has a top surface with a design portion visible externally on the shift knob.
