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Differential gear

US4644823A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 1983
Grant dateFeb 24, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2200/2071
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A differential gear for motor vehicles with four bevel gears in meshing engagement, of which one each is coordinated to a respective one of the two axle output shafts; a lamellae package is arranged on the bevel gear of one axle output shaft, which is adapted to be clutched by an engaging clutch built-in within the area of the bevel gear of the other axle output shaft for the frictional connection and locking of the differential.

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