Electromagnetic connect/disconnect system for a vehicle
US9422988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D27/118
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electromagnetic connect/disconnect system with an electromagnet including a coil and a coil housing. The system also including a slide ring located between the coil housing and a sliding collar. The slide ring has a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface. The sliding collar has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is located radially inward from the slide ring and defines a first set of axially extending teeth. The second portion is located radially inward from the first portion. A return spring groove is located radially inward from the sliding collar first portion and houses a return spring. An output gear is also included which has a second set of axially extending teeth for selective engagement with the first set of teeth.
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