Conical clutch member having recessed areas for use in a limited slip differential
US6076644A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H48/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A limited slip differential having at least one cone clutch element for frictionally engaging an interior surface of the rotatable differential casing. The cone clutch element has a plurality of clutch engagement surfaces which are disposed about the outside surface of the cone clutch element. Recessed areas are interposed between the clutch engagement surfaces.
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