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NVH modification for differential assembly

US11060595B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GKN Sinter Metals, LLC · DE

Inventors

Virgiliu-Adrian Savu · Allen Park, US
Alfred J. Chiesa · Farmington Hills, US
Timothy E. Geiman · South Lyon, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 4, 2018
Grant date	Jul 13, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 9, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H57/0483
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A differential assembly includes one or more NVH-modifying elements that alter and/or reduce at least one of a noise, vibration, and harshness emitted from the differential assembly. The NVH-modifying element(s) are placed in engagement with the side gears of the differential assembly to modify and/or reduce the NVH of the differential assembly.

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