On-demand all-wheel drive system
US6626787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2071
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive axle assembly for use in an all-wheel drive vehicle having a first hydraulic coupling operable to automatically transfer drive torque to a secondary driveline in response to slip of the primary driveline and a second hydraulic coupling operable to bias torque and limit slip between the wheels of the secondary driveline.
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