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Power transfer assembly with hypoid gearset having optimized pinion unit

US11021054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2017
Grant dateJun 1, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H48/42
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integrated pinion/bearing/coupling (PBC) assembly for use with a hypoid gearset in power transfer assemblies of motor vehicles having mounting features and venting features, The integrated PBC assembly includes a hollow pinion unit made of steel and including a pinion shaft segment and a pinion gear segment, and a coupling unit having a hub segment made of aluminum. A brazing sleeve is used to braze the aluminum hub segment of the coupling unit to the steel pinion shaft segment of the pinion unit.

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