A disconnect system for selectively engaging and disengaging one or more shafts of a power train unit. The disconnect system includes a plurality of cam members and an electromagnetic coil. At least one cam member rotates at the same speed as an input shaft. At least one cam member rotates at variable speeds. In operation, the electromagnetic coil is energized by rotation of the input shaft for selectively activating a clutch to engage one or more of the cams to connect and disconnect one or more output shafts.
Self-energizing electromagnetic disconnect actuator
2022-06-21
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR FOR WHEEL-END DISCONNECT DEVICE
Europäisches Patentamt | 2021
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