Lock detection sensor

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2007-09-04

2007-09-04

Le, David D. (Department: 3681)

Planetary gear transmission systems or components

Differential planetary gearing

Bevel gear differential

C475S150000, C475S151000, C475S153000, C475S154000, C475S230000, C475S231000, C192S03000R, C192S069620, C192S084700, C192S084920

Reexamination Certificate

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11097705

ABSTRACT:
A differential gear mechanism, of either the locking Cr limited slip type, including a gear case rotatably disposed within an outer housing and a mechanism to limit rotation of side gears relative to the gear case; this rotation limiting mechanism including a member which is axially moveable between a first position and a second position. The mechanism includes a sensor assembly and a sensor element disposed adjacent the gear case. The axially moveable member includes a sensed portion surrounding an annular surface of the gear case, and disposed between the annular surface and the sensor element, in one embodiment. Movement of the sensed portion corresponding to changes within the mechanism between unlocked and locked conditions results in the sensor assembly transmitting an electrical output. The vehicle control logic can know the condition of the differential mechanism and control certain other parts or functions of the vehicle accordingly.

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patent: 6083134 (2000-07-01), Godlew
patent: 6107761 (2000-08-01), Seto et al.
patent: 6913129 (2005-07-01), Ezure et al.

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