A clutch for a Rear Drive Unit (RDU) selectively couples one of the half-shafts to an intermediate shaft. The clutch is actuated with a ball-ramp mechanism having a plate that rotates in response to rotation of a motor. In order to provide precise control of clutch torque capacity, a high gear reduction is desirable. Gear reduction is provided by a planetary gear set located co-axially with the clutched half-shaft. In addition to providing a relatively high gear ratio, this is more likely to fit into the available space without interfering with other components.


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    Title :

    Rear drive unit clutch assembly


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    Publication date :

    2019-09-10


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F16D COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION , Nicht schaltbare Kupplungen / B60K Anordnung oder Einbau von Antriebseinheiten oder von Kraft- bzw. Drehmomentübertragungen in Fahrzeugen , ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES / F16H Getriebe , GEARING



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