Integrated active limited slip differential
US10012299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/405
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A limited slip differential system having a differential housing, a differential case disposed within the differential housing and a differential gear set supported within the differential case. A friction clutch assembly including a clutch pack is positioned within the differential case and axially adjacent the differential gear set. A ball and ramp assembly is positioned outside the differential case and includes a reaction member positioned within and fixed to the differential housing. A differential bearing is positioned axially between the reaction member and the differential housing and radially outward from the differential case. A singular thrust bearing is located within the differential housing and outside the differential case and applies an axial load from the actuator assembly to the clutch pack.
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