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Differential lock actuator

US9885408B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2016
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H48/30
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A differential lock actuator with a lock detection assembly. The differential lock actuator has a push rod configured to be movable within a housing between a first position and a second position for activation/deactivation of a differential locking system. The lock detection assembly is adapted to detect a position of the push rod and has a first detector component that is adapted to emit a magnetic field and is attached to and movable together with the push rod.

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