What is the function of the reverse gear lock in the transmission control mechanism?

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The function of the reverse gear lock in the transmission control mechanism is to require the driver to apply greater force on the gear lever to engage reverse gear, serving as a reminder to prevent accidental engagement of reverse gear and improve safety. The safety devices of the transmission control mechanism include: Direct control type. The transmission of most vehicles is located near the driver's seat, with the gear lever extending from the floor of the cab, allowing the driver to operate it directly. This control mechanism generally consists of a gear lever, shift blocks, shift forks, shift fork shafts, and safety devices, mostly assembled in the upper cover or side cover of the transmission. Remote control type. When the driver's seat is far from the transmission or the gear lever is arranged on the steering column below the steering wheel (in some cars), several transmission components are usually added between the gear lever and the shift fork to form a remote control mechanism. The positioning and locking devices of the transmission control mechanism: Self-locking device, the so-called self-locking prevents automatic axial movement that could cause automatic gear engagement or disengagement. Interlocking device, the function of the interlocking device is to prevent the simultaneous movement of two shift fork shafts, meaning that when one shift fork shaft is moved axially, the other shift fork shafts are locked, thereby preventing the simultaneous engagement of two gears.