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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 23, 2003
Applicant:
Randolph C. Williams, Weedsport, NY (US);
Inventor:
Randolph C. Williams, Weedsport, NY (US);
Assignee:
Magna Drivetrain of America, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H003/44 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An on-demand two-speed transfer case is equipped with a planetary gearset assembly and a range shift mechanism to provide high-range and low-range drive connections. The transfer case is also equipped with a dual-mode bi-directional overrunning clutch and a mode shift mechanism to establish on-demand and part-time four-wheel drive modes.