Restricting device for a differential in a motor vehicle
US5172787A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2071
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A restricting device for a differential is provided in a transaxle. A fluid-operated restricting clutch is provided adjacent a differential and disposed between a differential case and a corresponding axle so as to restrict differential operation of the differential. Clutch pressure of each clutch is controlled in accordance with driving conditions of a vehicle.
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