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Locking differential gear assembly

US4805486A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 1987
Grant dateFeb 21, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2007

Classification

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

Abstract

A differential gear assembly has a friction clutch for restricting differential action. The clutch is actuated by an actuator which moves in a linear direction. The actuator is driven remotely in one embodiment by means of a rotating element, and in another embodiment by means of a spring biased pivotal element.

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