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Low cost, lightweight differential

US5445572A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1993
Grant dateAug 29, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 1, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19005
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A differential assembly in which a belt links gears on opposite sides of a carrier via idlers, which idlers are spaced to have synchronous interfittment of the belt teeth with the gear teeth and peripherally shaped to turn the belt flat for gear engagement with a minimum arc of partial engagement.

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