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Four pinion differential

US3974717A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1974
Grant dateAug 17, 1976
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Expiry dateDec 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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