Patent ID: 8210066
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An assembly for actuating a synchronizer in a transmission, the assembly comprising: a shift fork operatively associated with the synchronizer; a shift rail movable along an axis and connected to the shift fork; a permanent magnet connected to the shift rail; a first control coil disposed in proximity to the permanent magnet, the first control coil operable to produce a magnetomotive force on the permanent magnet in a first direction when a current is applied to the first control coil in a first rotational direction; and a second control coil disposed in proximity to the permanent magnet, the second control coil operable to produce a magnetomotive force on the permanent magnet in a second direction when a current is applied to the second control coil in a second rotational direction; wherein the permanent magnet is moved to a first position when the current is applied to the first control coil, and wherein the permanent magnet is moved to a second position when the current is applied to the second control coil.