Switching device used for a vehicle gear system comprises a gear shift lever with a nitride layer produced by plasma nitriding on its surface

摘要

Switching device comprises a gear shift lever (2) with a nitride layer (9) produced by plasma nitriding on its surface. An Independent claim is also included for a process for producing a gear shift lever comprising inserting nitrogen in a nitriding layer on the surface of the lever by plasma nitriding. Preferred Features: The nitriding layer has a thickness of 0.1-0.7 mm. The lever is formed as a tube welded to a knob (3) on one end and a switching rod (7) on the other end.