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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2006
Todd M York, Howell, MI (US);
Andrew F Pinkos, Clarkston, MI (US);
Todd M York, Howell, MI (US);
Andrew F Pinkos, Clarkston, MI (US);
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An electromagnetic actuator assembly that includes an annular frame, a coil assembly, an annular armature, a plunger and a sensor. The coil assembly is coupled to the frame and includes an annular core and an annular coil. The annular armature is received in the frame and abutted against the plunger. A sensor target can be coupled to the armature or the plunger and includes a radially outwardly extending sensor target. The sensor is coupled to the frame and configured to sense a position of the sensor target. A method for operating an electromagnetic actuator is also provided.