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Differential with lubrication ports

US12044304B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2022
Grant dateJul 23, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H57/0456
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems for a differential are provided. The differential includes two sets of pinion gears with an asymmetric split tooth profile. A case of the differential includes a plurality of lubrication ports which open adjacent to untoothed sections of one set of pinion gears and in a drive mode and an outboard axial load is exerted on the corresponding set of pinion gears.

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