Method for engaging two gear elements and driving device implementing such a method
US11231088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/80
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for engaging a first gear element with a second gear element is provided. The second gear element is mounted to be mobile between a meshing position and a position of disengagement using an actuator. The method includes driving one or more of the first and second gear elements in rotation to form a non-zero rotation speed difference between the first and second gear elements and controlling the actuator to successively displace the second gear element to the meshing position, and when an intermediate position of the second gear element is detected, stop the displacement of the second gear element, and when an angular position of engagement of the first and second gear elements is detected, displace the second gear element to the meshing position.
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