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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 12, 2021
Filed:
May. 09, 2018
Dana Automotive Systems Group, Llc, Maumee, OH (US);
Michael Z. Creech, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Justin S. Davis, Maumee, OH (US);
Anne M. Adamczyk, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC, Maumee, OH (US);
Abstract
An axle assembly including a differential case and a side gear having an inboard surface and an outboard surface disposed in the differential case. The side gear outboard surface defines a first plurality of locking teeth. A locking gear having an inboard surface and an outboard surface, wherein the inboard surface includes a second plurality of locking teeth selectively engaged with the first plurality of locking teeth. A biasing member disposed axially between the side gear and the locking gear. An electromagnetic coil disposed adjacent the locking gear. A first inductive sensor for sensing a position of the locking gear.