Differential lock actuator
US9885408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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