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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2024
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2022
Applicant:
Means Industries, Inc., Saginaw, MI (US);
Inventors:
Brandon J. Voelker, Saginaw, MI (US);
Joshua D. Hand, Midland, MI (US);
Earl A. Getchel, Midland, MI (US);
Assignee:
Means Industries, Inc., Saginaw, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 41/16 (2006.01); F16D 27/10 (2006.01); F16D 27/108 (2006.01); F16D 41/04 (2006.01); F16D 41/14 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 41/16 (2013.01); F16D 27/108 (2013.01);
Abstract
A coupling assembly includes a multiple-position actuation mechanism and a detent assembly holding the actuation mechanism in a discrete position. The detent assembly may include a mechanical detent. In one example, the mechanical detent engages the actuation mechanism and holds the actuation member in a neutral or middle position.