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Limited slip differential and manufacturing method for limited slip differential

US8167757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2008
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49464
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plurality of microscopic grooves are created on the surface of the teeth of planetary gears, and thus, irregular unevenness is created. This irregular unevenness includes a plurality of first microscopic grooves which function as lubricant grooves and a plurality of second microscopic grooves which are shallower than the first microscopic grooves.

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