US Patent 12110954 Electronic locking differential with position sensor

An electronic locking differential assembly includes a ring gear including at least one bore formed therein. An electronic actuation mechanism is positioned behind the ring gear on one side of the ring gear. A retaining ring includes a notch formed thereon on an outer circumference of the retaining ring. A portion of the electronic actuation mechanism is disposed in the notch. A lock plate is positioned on a side of the ring gear opposite the electronic actuation mechanism. The retaining ring includes a bore formed therein and a fastener disposed in the bore. The fastener is coupled to the retaining ring and passes through the at least one bore of the ring gear. The fastener is coupled to the lock plate wherein the electronic actuation mechanism is axially connected to the lock plate selectively locking and unlocking the differential.