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Powder forged differential gear

US8517884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

GKN Sinter Metals, LLC · DE

Inventors

Timothy E. Geiman · South Lyon, US
Alfred J. Chiesa · Farmington Hills, US
Henry J. Knott · Ypsilanti, US
David E. Lenhart · Athens, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 1, 2010
Grant date	Aug 27, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 6, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2048/382
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A differential assembly, bevel gears for the assembly, and a method of making the bevel gears are disclosed. The bevel gears have a form which provides for high power density transfer.

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