Drive train for a vehicle
US5908366A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/0017
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive train for a four wheel drive vehicle including an engine and a clutch directing power through a high/low transmission to a six speed transmission located adjacent to and parallel with the engine in an expanded engine sump case. A constant velocity joint is driven from one end of the transmission output shaft for driving a rear differential associated with an independent rear suspension. From the other end of the transmission output shaft, a fluid coupling is employed to selectively engage a front differential. The front differential drives gear wheels to engage back to back constant velocity joints which are located lower than the differential rotational axis to advantage the suspension configuration.
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