Differential assembly with multi-piece cross-pin
US10113627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/085
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A differential assembly can include a case, a first side gear, a second side gear, a first pinion gear, a second pinion gear, a third pinion gear, and a cross-pin assembly. The case can be adapted to be supported for rotation about an output axis. The first and second side gears can be disposed within the case and rotatable about the output axis relative to the case. The first, second, and third pinion gears can be disposed within the case and meshingly engaged with the first and second side gears. The cross-pin assembly can include a spider, first, second, and third pins. The proximal end of the first pin can define a first bore that can receive a post of the spider to couple the first pin to the spider. Each pinion gear can be supported by one of the pins for rotation relative to the case.
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