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Axle assembly with threaded cover pan attachment and method of assembly

US7231847B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2005
Grant dateJun 19, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2188
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power transfer device includes an input, a gear set for transferring power from the input to at least one output, a housing and a cover. The housing includes an access aperture sized for receiving the gear set. The access aperture includes a threaded wall. The cover closes the aperture and is threadably engaged with the threaded wall to secure the cover to the housing.

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