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Coupling assembly with a target element

US9970525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignees

GKN Automotive Limited · DE
GKN Driveline Bruneck AG · IT

Inventors

Colin Zaers · Rübhausen, DE
Michael Schwekutsch · Los Gatos, US
Nikolaus Mayr · Cortina d'Ampezzo, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 26, 2013
Grant date	May 15, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 6, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2048/346
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coupling assembly comprises a coupling which is arranged between a driving gear and a differential drive; a controllable actuator for actuating the coupling; a sensor for determining switching positions of the coupling; and a target element which cooperates with the sensor, wherein the target element is axially moved upon actuation of the actuator; wherein a first coupling part of the coupling is connected to a differential carrier of the differential drive and wherein a second coupling part of the coupling is held in a rotationally fixed and axially movable way relative to a differential housing of the differential drive, and wherein the target element is secured to the second coupling part by a bayonet-type connection.

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