Limited slip differential with clutch for inhibiting speed differentiation between side gears
US11118664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/343
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A differential assembly that includes a differential input member, a differential gear set, a first clutch, and a second clutch. The differential input member is rotatable about a differential axis and defines an internal cavity. The differential gear set is received in the differential cavity and includes first and second side gears. The first clutch has a plurality of first clutch plates and a plurality of second clutch plates. The first clutch plates are rotatably coupled to the differential input member. The second clutch plates are interleaved with the first clutch plates and are rotatably coupled to the first side gear. The second clutch is selectively operable to non-rotatably couple one of the first and second side gears to the differential input member.
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