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Electromagnetically actuated coupler

US10870347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 2013
Grant dateDec 22, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2023/0858
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wheel end assembly includes a first shaft supported on a knuckle secured to a vehicle frame, including first clutch teeth, a second shaft secured to the halfshaft, a coil, and a collar rotatably secured to the second shaft, axially displaceable relative to the first shaft, including second clutch teeth that alternately engage the first clutch teeth due to an electromagnetic field produced by energizing the coil and disengage from the first clutch teeth.

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