Injection molded retention method for power transfer devices
US10871218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H48/38
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive axle unit for use in a motor vehicle having a multi-piece axle housing assembly including at least two housing components interconnected via at least one in-situ molded retainer component. A method for securing at least two housing components of an axle housing assembly by injecting a molten material into a pair of aligned mold indentations formed in the two housing components which solidifies to create an in-situ molded retainer component.
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