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Mechanical differential lock

US4043224A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 1975
Grant dateAug 23, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 19, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2048/305
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A differential having a mechanical differential lock for use in a motor vehicle. The lock includes a plurality of pins carried on a clutch collar for sliding through openings in the differential housing to selectively engage peripheral grooves on one of the side gears of the differential to lock the differential for synchronous rotation of the side gears of the differential.

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