Selectable differential

US10052950B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GKN Automotive Limited · DE

Inventors

• Hans-Peter Nett · Adenau, DE
• Sven Herber · Hürth, DE
• Thomas Weckerling · Bonn, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 30, 2014
• Grant date: Aug 21, 2018
• Expiry date: Oct 8, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60Y2410/10
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In a differential that is part of a selectively disconnectable or connectable secondary powertrain, a clutch device allows the input member of the differential, via which driving power is introduced into the differential, to be uncoupled from the output members to which the driving power is forwarded in a branched manner in order to be able to completely shut off part of the secondary powertrain in the disconnected state.