Contoured differential gear washer with defined fluid flow path
US11306805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/085
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A differential with a washer for a gear in a differential housing includes an outer edge at a maximum radial distance from an axis, and an inner edge defining an opening, the inner edge defined in part by an innermost portion at a minimum radial distance from the axis and the inner edge having an outward portion spaced radially outwardly from the innermost portion. The washer also includes an axially and radially inclined sidewall extending at least part of the way between the outer edge and the innermost portion.
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