Four pinion differential
US3974717A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 1974 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2071
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A four pinion differential with a one-piece housing and a differential lock to lock the differential for synchronous rotation of the side gears or differential rotation of the side gears. The pinion gears of the differential are mounted on a cross shaft and a pair of stub shafts which are retained in nonrotating position by a locking bolt extending through the stub shafts to lock the stub shafts in recesses on the cross shaft.
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