Positive-locking clutch
US9845834B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/50607
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A positive-locking clutch for a motor vehicle comprises a coupling element with a toothing, a rotatable counterpart element with a counterpart toothing, and an electromagnetic actuator. The coupling element can be moved by means of the electromagnetic actuator between a disengaged position and an engaged position, and wherein the toothing of the coupling element is meshed with the counterpart toothing of the counterpart element in the engaged position. Even after the engaged position of the coupling element has been fully reached, a backlash is provided between the toothing of the coupling element and the counterpart toothing of the counterpart element.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.