Axle disconnect
US4271722A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2071
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A differential for a four wheel drive vehicle includes an integral remotely operable axle disconnect. The axle disconnect comprises a clutch collar suitably splined to each axle shaft which has face coupling teeth engageable with opposed mating teeth on the hub of each differential side gear. Axial motion is imparted to each clutch collar by a fork member and linkage driven by a suitable two-position actuator.
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