Differential carrier assembly for a vehicle
US8083628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/085
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A differential carrier assembly for use in an axle of a vehicle includes a differential carrier that extends along a central axis. The differential carrier defines a chamber. A first stub shaft extends along a first rotational axis, transverse to the central axis. The first stub shaft is disposed within the chamber and is supported by the differential carrier. A first pair of gears is disposed in spaced relationship on the first stub shaft for rotation about the first rotational axis. A second stub shaft extends along a second rotational axis, transverse to the central axis and the first rotational axis. The second stub shaft is disposed within the chamber and supported by the differential carrier. A second pair of gears is disposed in spaced relationship on the second stub shaft for rotation about the second rotational axis.
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