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Three speed transfer case for four wheel drive vehicles

US11161408B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Magna Powertrain of America, Inc. · US

Inventors

John D. Zalewski · Liverpool, US
Michael P. Bujold · Royal Oak, US
Ryan Strand · Hopkins, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 13, 2020
Grant date	Nov 2, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 13, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2200/2097
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-speed transfer case equipped with a planetary reduction gearset and a range clutch disposed between an input shaft and an output shaft. A clutch actuation mechanism controls actuation of the range clutch to establish distinct ratio drive connections between the input shaft and the output shaft.

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