Transfer case with two planetary gear sets having a common carrier
US6837819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H63/304
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A common carrier assembly that is particularly adapted for use in supporting planetary gear sets used in a four-wheel drive vehicle transfer case. The common carrier includes a drive plate, a differential plate, and a reduction plate. The drive plate positioned between the reduction planetary gear set and the differential planetary gear set. The drive plate selectively engages a clutch that operates to position the reduction gear set in various operation modes.
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