Vehicle differential assembly
US10100912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/423
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle differential assembly includes a differential housing including an outer surface and a driveshaft mounting end having a terminal end portion. A differential gear set is rotationally supported within the differential housing. A pinion gear is arranged in the differential housing. The pinion gear includes a head end drivingly connected to the differential gear set and a tail end extending through the driveshaft mounting end. A head bearing is arranged within the driveshaft mounting end. The head bearing supports the head end of the pinion gear. A tail bearing is supported by the outer surface of the differential housing. The tail bearing is configured and disposed to support the tail end of the pinion relative to the driveshaft mounting end.
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