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Axle assembly

US10309512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems Cameri SpA · IT

Inventors

Fabio Santinato · Novara, IT
Cesare Bonfa · Pernate, IT
Maurizio Lupi · Novara, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 23, 2017
Grant date	Jun 4, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 29, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2048/382
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axle assembly and method of reworking an axle assembly. The axle assembly has an axle housing and a differential carrier assembly. A central portion of the axle housing has an opening that is defined by an axle flange that has a first mating surface. The differential carrier assembly has a differential mounted on a carrier. The carrier has a carrier flange that has a second mating surface. The first mating surface is sealed to the second mating surface by seal. At least one of the first and second mating surfaces includes a groove.

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