Method of engaging two gear elements, and a drive device implementing such a method
US11428316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/80
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides an engagement method for engaging a first gear element with a second gear element, at least the second gear element being mounted to move between a meshing position and a disengaged position by means of an actuator. The engagement method including a step of driving at least one of the gear elements in rotation so as to establish a non-zero difference in speed of rotation between said gear elements, and a step of controlling the actuator to perform the following in succession:
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