Releasable enclosure for differential housing
US7485064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2188
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention includes a differential housing and a method for forming the differential housing. The method includes the step of cold-working a first housing preform by one of a group consisting of spin-forming or flow-forming the inner surface of the preform into conformance with a contour of a first mandrel to form the differential housing. The method also includes the step of installing a differential mechanism subassembly including a plurality of gears and a pin in the differential housing. The method also includes the step of releasibly connecting a housing portion of the differential housing with one of a lid and a second gear assembly.
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