Patent ID: 7316304
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: B60K,F16D

Abstract:
1. A driveline disconnect, comprising: a first rotatable member; a second rotatable member; a coupler device operably engageable and disengageable for providing connection between said first and second rotatable members; a one-way electric motor mounted to an elongated housing; a gear mechanism operatively driven by said electric motor; a cam mechanism operatively driven by said gear mechanism; a cam follower engaged with said cam mechanism, said cam follower being supported for linear motion relative to said cam mechanism; and a plunger coupled to a linkage engaged by said cam follower, said plunger and said linkage moving axially with said cam follower, wherein said cam follower is disposed along an axis of said plunger, said plunger having an end portion moving axially outward relative to said housing.