Power transfer unit
US8864616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K17/3462
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power transfer unit comprising a first shaft configured to receive an input torque from a first vehicle component, a second shaft configured to selectively receive the torque from the first shaft and transmit the torque to a second vehicle component, an engaging mechanism, a housing configured to enclose at least a portion of the power transfer unit, and a seal system having a first seal and a second seal. The engaging mechanism configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode. When in the first mode, the engaging mechanism selectively couples the second shaft to the first shaft, and when in the second mode, the second shaft is decoupled from the first shaft. The first seal is disposed between the housing and a first end of the second shaft, and the second seal is disposed between the housing and a second end of the second shaft.
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