Differential gear mechanism
US6261201A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A differential gear design is provided for use in a vehicle, where the planet gears are mounted in openings formed in a ring or bull gear. The planet gears are engaged to and drive bevel gears, which are engaged to output axle shafts to transfer power thereto. The ring gear openings support the planet gears in the direction of their axis of rotation so as to eliminate the need for a cross shaft which would engage and support the planet gears.
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