Shift motor assembly for a two-speed axle
CA 1306278 C · Owner: Dana Corporation · Inventors: Shealy, Noah A.
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An improved shift motor assembly for selectively moving a shift rod or similar member between two gearengaging positions for use, for example in a two-speed, axle assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a mechanism for limiting the amount of linear movement of a drive nut of a gear changing apparatus. The movement limiting mechanism interrupts an electrical circuit between a source of electrical energy and a bi-directional motor utilized to move the drive nut, thereby preventing linear movement of the drive nut beyond predetermined limit positions in either directions. The movement limiting mechanism includes a movable electrical contact which normally engages a stationary electrical …
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- Granted August 11, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 11, 2009.
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