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Driveline component having differential assembly with differential gearset configured to limit inboard thrust of side gears

US10612637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2018
Grant dateApr 7, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2048/405
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A driveline component with a differential having a differential gearset mounted in a differential case. The differential gearset has first and second side gears and one or more pinion gears that are meshed with the first and second side gears. The differential gearset is configured to limit inboard thrusting of the first and second side gears so that backlash will be always be present between the pinion gears and each of first and second side gears.

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