Wheel end disconnect system and method
US11105380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2300/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and system are provided for locking a half shaft to a wheel hub to engage four wheel drive are disclosed. In one example, a wheel hub is locked to a half shaft via a radially expanding engagement mechanism. The radially expanding engagement mechanism is without grease and without springs.
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