Starter motor having a permanently engaged gear

Details Starter motor having a permanently engaged gear Starter motor having a permanently engaged gear

2007-05-03

2010-10-12

Ridley, Richard W (Department: 3656)

Machine element or mechanism

Engine starters

Automatic

C123S179250

Reexamination Certificate

active

07810403

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for engaging gears in motors are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for engaging gears in a motor includes an actuator; and an engagement assembly having at least one pawl axially movably configured to selectively couple the engagement assembly with a gear via operation of the actuator. The actuator may be a solenoid, and may further be a single-coil solenoid. The apparatus may further include a shaft having the actuator and engagement assembly disposed thereon; and a gear disposed on the shaft adjacent the engagement assembly.

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