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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 2009
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2007
Joseph G. Mueller, Manlius, NY (US);
Scott R. Moll, LaFayette, NY (US);
Brent A. Cring, Cleveland, NY (US);
John A. Desilvia, Jordan, NY (US);
Joseph G. Mueller, Manlius, NY (US);
Scott R. Moll, LaFayette, NY (US);
Brent A. Cring, Cleveland, NY (US);
John A. DeSilvia, Jordan, NY (US);
Magna Powertrain USA, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A power transfer unit is provided with a torque limiting assembly that limits the torque transferred to driveline components when torque peaks occur. The power transfer unit can include, a first shaft, a second output shaft receiving drive torque, a second output shaft, and a torque transfer mechanism. The torque transfer mechanism includes a coupling member and a biasing member. The coupling member is located between a driving member and a driven member and provides selective engagement therebetween when in an engaged position. The driving member and/or the driven member includes a recess therein receiving a portion of the coupling member when in the engaged position. The biasing member urges the coupling member and the driving member and/or driven member into the engaged position.