Differential with pinion bearings supported on input yoke
US6719661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/0235
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A differential having pinion bearings supported on the input yoke is provided. The differential includes a housing having an opening through which a pinion shaft extends. The input yoke is disposed about a portion of the pinion shaft and one or both pinion bearing sets are then disposed about the input yoke. This configuration reduces pinion standout and allows for installation of a pre-assembled bearing pack (i.e., without spacers or shims), but does not reduce the length of the splines on the input yoke or bearing capacity.
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