Solenoid actuated locking pawl with compliance mechanism
US11841082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H63/3475
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A locking pawl arrangement with a motion compliance mechanism for use with various automotive devices having a rotating hub with a plurality of teeth. There is provided a pawl that is moveable between a disengaged position wherein the pawl is not engaged with the rotating hub, an engaged positioned where the pawl is engaged with the hub and an intermediate position that is between the disengaged position and engaged position. A locking cam is in contact with the pawl and moves between a disengaged position, an engaged position, and an intermediate position against the pawl. There is further provided an actuator that is engageable with the locking cam. The actuator moves between a retracted position and an extended position, thereby causing the locking cam to move the pawl between the intermediate position, disengaged position and engaged position.
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