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Differential assembly having a clutch collar actuator mechanism
US8944952B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8944952-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313923414-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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A differential assembly having a clutch collar actuator mechanism. The clutch collar actuator mechanism includes an actuator and a fork that may pivot about a pivot axis to actuate a clutch collar.
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What is claimed is: 1. A differential assembly comprising: first and second output shafts; a differential unit that controls rotation of the first output shaft with respect to the second output shaft; a clutch collar moveably disposed on the second output shaft; and a clutch collar actuator mechanism that includes: an actuator that moves between a retracted position and an extended position; a fork that is configured to pivot about a pivot axis to actuate the clutch coll…
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- What does patent US8944952B2 cover?
- A differential assembly having a clutch collar actuator mechanism. The clutch collar actuator mechanism includes an actuator and a fork that may pivot about a pivot axis to actuate a clutch collar.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Arvinmeritor Technology Llc
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- Primary CPC classification F16H48/24. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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