Position-based lubrication control strategy for disconnect differential
US12228203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/046
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Example illustrations are directed to a differential, e.g., a disconnecting differential, and associated methods. A disconnecting differential may include two side gears configured to deliver torque from an output gear or differential casing to respective vehicle wheels when the differential is in a connected state. Each of the side gears may be configured to receive the torque from the output gear while permitting a differential speed between the side gears. The disconnecting differential may also include a disconnect device configured to disconnect the output gear from the two side gears such that the differential is in a disconnected state. The disconnecting differential may also include a position sensor configured to determine a rotational position of the output gear.
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