Transfer case with multi-gear transfer mechanism
US6931964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19684
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transfer case is provided and includes a first output shaft driven by a powertrain and operably interconnected with a first pair of wheels, a second output shaft selectively driven by the first output shaft and operably interconnected with a second pair of wheels and a transfer gear assembly operably disposed between the first output shaft and the second output shaft for transferring drive torque from the first output shaft to the second output shaft. The transfer gear assembly includes a first transfer gear in selective drive connection with the first output shaft, a second transfer gear in meshed engagement with the first transfer gear, a third transfer gear in drive connection with the second transfer gear and the second output shaft. A clutch pack is operably disposed between the first output shaft and the first transfer gear for selectively establishing drive connection therebetween.
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