Mechanical differential lock
US4043224A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 1975 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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