Hub assembly having a clutch ring travel limiter
US7143883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D25/083
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel hub assembly is provided including a movable clutch ring for selective engagement between an engaged and disengaged position for providing driving torque from an axle shaft to a wheel hub. The clutch ring is in full-time engagement with external clutch teeth of the axle shaft and is movable to an engaged position with external clutch teeth of a coupler that is secured to the wheel hub. Furthermore, the coupler is provided with a travel limiter for preventing the clutch ring from traveling beyond a predetermined desired position along the coupler.
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