Differential apparatus
US12385557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H48/22
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An output gear of the differential apparatus includes a gear member and an operating member capable of being integrally rotatably engaged with the gear member via the cam portion. The cam portion includes a gear protrusion on the gear member, an operating protrusion on the operating member, and cam surfaces respectively provided on opposing surfaces of the gear protrusion and the operating protrusion. A corner portion on a tip side of at least one of the gear protrusion and the operating protrusion is provided with a retreating portion.
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