Lockable differential with locking state detection system
US7211020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/346
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power transmitting device including a housing having an input shaft, at least one output shaft and a gear set positioned in the housing. The gear set transmits rotary power between the input shaft and the output shaft. An electrical actuator includes a linearly moveable member and is operable to drivingly engage the moveable member with the gear set. A sensor is positioned within the housing and operable to output a signal indicative of the linear position of the moveable member.
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