Dynamic range shift transfer case with electromagnetic clutch for coupling one output to the input for modulating torque split
US5499951A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19102
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A two speed transfer case includes a spring biased dog clutch connecting a shift sleeve to a main input shaft and an electromagnetic friction clutch for transferring torque from the shift sleeve to one of the outputs. This arrangement allows dynamic upshifts and downshifts and modulation of the torque split between the outputs.
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