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Latch assembly including diaphragm spring and thrust bearing

US9528559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18References

6Claims

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Brian Lee · York, US
Justin Bitar · Waxhaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 6, 2014
Grant date	Dec 27, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 21, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2250/0084
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A latch subassembly for a motor vehicle drive train is provided. The latch subassembly includes a bearing arrangement including at least one thrust bearing. The latch subassembly also includes a diaphragm spring. The diaphragm spring includes a first end for axially mounting in a housing and a second end held by the at least one thrust bearing, the second end being axially movable between a first position and a second position within the bearing arrangement. A disconnect assembly and a method of forming a disconnect assembly are also provided.

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