Disconnect assembly
US9057407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D11/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disconnect assembly is provided and includes a rotatably drivable input shaft including a first clutch portion, a rotating element including a second clutch portion, which is movable between a first position, at which the first and second clutch portions drivably register with each other, and a second position, at which the first and second clutch portions are displaced from each other and a disconnect bearing. The disconnect bearing is disposed at an inner diameter of the first clutch portion and configured to radially and axially secure the input shaft relative to the rotating element with the second clutch portion disposed in the first or second position.
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