Limited slip differential
US5037362A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/201
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A limited slip differential for limiting differential rotation between a differential casing and axles via a frictional connection includes a pinion shaft rotating integrally with the differential casing and a pinion gear attached rotatively to the pinion shaft. A side gear engages with the pinion gear and is mounted loosely with respect to the axles. A first cam portion formed on the side gear engages with a second cam portion formed on a driving member which is spline-engaged with one of the axles, supporting the side gear and supported by and centered on the differential casing. A frictionally connecting clutch is disposed between the driving member and the differential casing.
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