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Power transfer device for four-wheel drive

US4697470A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 1986
Grant dateOct 6, 1987
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2048/382
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In combination with a power transmission, a power transfer device comprises a transfer casing detachably secured to a transmission casing, a first differential rotatable within the transmission casing and having a first gear casing driven by an output gear of the transmission, a second differential coaxial with the first differential having a second gear casing integral with an output element of the first differential and rotatable within the first gear casing, a carrier member rotatably mounted within the transfer casing and arranged coaxially with the first and second differentials, a first axle connected with an output element of the second differential and extending outwardly from the transmission casing, a second axle connected with another output element of the second differential and extending outwardly from the transfer casing through the carrier member, a hollow shaft in surrounding relationship with the second axle and connected at its opposite ends with another output element of the first differential and the carrier member, and a clutch sleeve slidably mounted on the hollow shaft to be engaged with the first gear casing. The clutch sleeve is arranged to be axially slida…

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