Shift fork actuation system for control of synchronizer...

Details Shift fork actuation system for control of synchronizer... Shift fork actuation system for control of synchronizer...

2007-10-12

2010-12-07

Fenstermacher, David M (Department: 3656)

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Interchangeably locked

C074S335000, C074S473360

Reexamination Certificate

active

07845247

ABSTRACT:
A shift fork actuation system includes an actuator housing defining a piston cavity and a piston assembly having three pistons with three different surface areas responsive to fluid pressure to establish positions of the piston assembly within the piston cavity. A stopping mechanism, such as a shoulder formed by the actuator housing at the interface of different bores in the piston cavity, interferes with one of the surface areas to prevent movement of one of the pistons past the stopping mechanism. A neutral position of a shift fork is established by interference of the piston assembly with the stopping mechanism. A slot in the piston assembly captures a finger extension from the shift rail to act as an anti-rotation feature, ensuring that a magnet embedded in the piston assembly as part of a sensor assembly is properly positioned.

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