Methods and system for disconnecting an axle
US11167649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/72
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for operating a vehicle that may be propelled via a primary axle and a secondary axle. In one example, a propulsion source of a secondary axle may be decoupled from at least one wheel via a dog clutch that includes teeth. The dog clutch may be disengaged in a way that reduces driveline noise and may reduce a possibility of driveline degradation.
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