US Patent:
20150321554, Nov 12, 2015
Inventors:
- Auburn Hills MI, US
Tony N. Arden - Davisburg MI, US
Daniel S. Engerer - West Bloomfield MI, US
Austin R. Gerding - Shelby Township MI, US
Robert E. Toaso - Livonia MI, US
Rick Ohsiek - Sterling Heights MI, US
International Classification:
B60K 23/08
F16D 23/12
F16D 11/14
Abstract:
A vehicle power transfer unit (PTU) disconnect assembly can include a first shaft, a second shaft, and a collar assembly. The first shaft has a first split-spline at its exterior surface. The second shaft is telescoped over the first shaft and has a set of splines at its exterior surface. A helical gear is carried by the second shaft. The collar assembly is situated around both of the first and second shafts. The collar assembly has a second split-spline at its interior surface.