Abstract: Methods and systems for a locking mechanism in an inter-axle differential are provided. A vehicle system, in one example, includes an electric motor coupled to a clutch assembly in a locking mechanism of an inter-axle differential coupled to a first axle and a second axle, the clutch assembly is configured to selectively disengage the locking mechanism, and in the disengaged configuration the locking mechanism permits speed differentiation between the first and second axles. The system further includes an electric motor brake coupled to the electric motor and configured to selectively apply a brake torque to the electric motor and the electric motor is configured to actuate the clutch assembly.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a locking mechanism in an inter-axle differential are provided. A vehicle system, in one example, includes an electric motor coupled to a clutch assembly in a locking mechanism of an inter-axle differential coupled to a first axle and a second axle, the clutch assembly is configured to selectively disengage the locking mechanism, and in the disengaged configuration the locking mechanism permits speed differentiation between the first and second axles. The system further includes an electric motor brake coupled to the electric motor and configured to selectively apply a brake torque to the electric motor and the electric motor is configured to actuate the clutch assembly.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a locking mechanism in an inter-axle differential are provided. A vehicle system, in one example, includes an electric motor coupled to a clutch assembly in a locking mechanism of an inter-axle differential coupled to a first axle and a second axle, the clutch assembly is configured to selectively disengage the locking mechanism, and in the disengaged configuration the locking mechanism permits speed differentiation between the first and second axles. The system further includes an electric motor brake coupled to the electric motor and configured to selectively apply a brake torque to the electric motor and the electric motor is configured to actuate the clutch assembly.

Abstract: A drive axle assembly comprises an axle tube, a hub assembly mounted to an outer end of the axle tube and carrier member mounted to an inner end thereof. The axle tube is mounted to the hub assembly and the carrier member so that a central axis of the hub assembly intersects a transverse axis of the carrier member at an angle to substantially equal to a predetermined toe angle of a wheel of the drive axle assembly.

Abstract: A dampener mount for an axle to absorb/dampen/inhibit power-hop induced oscillations in a rear axle assembly. A housing for the axle assembly incorporates a mount for attaching a shock absorber/dampener which is in turn connected to the unsparing mass of a vehicle. Preferably the shock absorber/dampener is secured to a bracket connected or otherwise formed with the housing cover.