Three-position dog clutch
US9328775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/10462
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-positional dog clutch selectively engageable with a transmission is disclosed. The dog clutch includes a shift fork, a dog clutch carrier, a common member, and first and second dog clutch sliding members. The transmission includes first and second fixed members. The first dog clutch sliding member is configured to engage with and disengage from the first fixed member. The second dog clutch sliding member is configured to engage with and disengage from the second fixed member. The dog clutch carrier is movable to (i) a first position in which the first dog clutch sliding member is engaged with the first fixed member, (ii) a second position in which the second dog clutch sliding member is engaged with the second fixed member, and (iii) a third position in which the first dog clutch sliding member is engaged with the first fixed member and the second dog clutch sliding member is engaged with the second fixed member.
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