Electronic locking differential
US10451161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/205
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a differential having an electronic locker and a controller. The controller is programmed to, when in differential-lock mode, engage the locker responsive to vehicle speed being less than a speed threshold and a steering angle being less than a threshold, disengage the locker responsive to vehicle speed exceeding the speed threshold, and prevent automatic re-engagement of the locker responsive to the steering angle exceeding the threshold.
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