Apparatus and method for coupling a disconnectable stabilizer bar
US7832739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2300/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle stabilizer bar assembly having a pair of stabilizer bar members that are selectively uncoupled via a clutch. The clutch includes a moving element that can be selectively moved via an actuator to effect the uncoupling of the stabilizer bar members. The actuator is configured to apply a force to the moving element concentrically about the axis along which the moving element translates. The clutch is configured to transmit torque from one of the stabilizer bar members to the other stabilizer bar member concentrically about the axis. A method for operating a vehicle stabilizer bar assembly is also provided.
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