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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2009
Applicants:
Todd M. York, Howell, MI (US);
Andrew F. Pinkos, Clarkston, MI (US);
Inventors:
Todd M. York, Howell, MI (US);
Andrew F. Pinkos, Clarkston, MI (US);
Assignee:
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01F 3/00 (2006.01); H01F 7/08 (2006.01); H01F 7/12 (2006.01); H01F 7/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An actuator having a linear motor and a plunger that is movable by the linear motor along an axis. The plunger includes an annular flange and a rim that is coupled to an outer periphery of the flange. The annular flange is oriented generally perpendicular to the axis. A plurality of apertures is formed through at least one of the flange and the rim. A locking differential and an axle assembly are also provided.