Method for shifting multi-speed axles
US6286379A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19251
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a shifting mechanism housed in a case a first relatively rotating member rotates about an axis. A second relatively rotating member is selectively coupled and decoupled with the first member. A selector is moveable for actuating the coupling to mutually connect and disconnect the members. A resilient connection is provided between the coupling and selector. A method for shifting multi-speed axles without significant driver interaction by automatic synchronization is also provided.
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