Gear driven direct differential cross
US7393301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/405
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive axle assembly is provided in which the differential cross-shaft supporting the differential gears is driven directly by the ring gear. The assembly reduces loading on the differential case to which the ring gear is attached thereby enabling the use of low capacity joints between the ring gear and differential case and/or a lighter differential case.
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