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Shift collar assembly for a power transfer unit

US9903420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateApr 14, 2014
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2023/123
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In at least some implementations, a disconnect assembly for a power transfer unit includes a cam and a cam follower. The cam is driven for rotation and has a cam surface that is inclined relative to an axis of rotation and a void spaced from the cam surface. The cam follower has a cam engagement surface and is arranged to be engaged by the cam surface so that the cam follower is displaced axially during at least a portion of the rotation of the cam. One or both of the cam and the cam follower includes an interface surface provided at an angle to the axis of rotation to control axial movement of the cam follower during at least a portion of the rotation of the cam when the cam surface is not engaged with the cam engagement surface.

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