Differential housing with integrated ring gear
US7207110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for making a differential housing having a ring gear integrally formed therein. The method includes the steps of forging a conical frustum from a steel rod; deforming the frustum between upper and lower die halves of a tool to produce a differential housing having an annular rim; and forging a plurality of teeth in the annular rim defining the rim gear.
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