Control mechanism
US4150586A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 1976 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20666
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control mechanism for shifting the differential lock mechanism of a vehicle between unlocked and locked positions. The differential lock is hydraulically operated and is controlled by a two position hydraulic valve. A control link extends from the hydraulic valve to the control mechanism. When the control link is disposed in a retracted position the differential lock will be disposed in an unlocking position, and when the control link is disposed in an extended position the differential lock will be in its locking position. The control mechanism includes a pivoted cam-like member and a pivoted catch member provided with cooperating surfaces, biasing means operable to bias the cam-like member to a retracted position and actuator means operable to shift the cam-like member away from its retracted position through engaged and stop positions to a release position. The cooperating surface means on the cam-like member and pivoted catch are operable to stop the movement of the cam-like member in its stop position as the cam-like member is shifted away from its retracted position upon an initial application of force, to hold the cam-like member in the engaged position as the cam-like mem…
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