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Driven axle for a motor vehicle

US9453568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG · DE

Inventors

Michael Anetzberger · Waldkirchen, DE
Robert Peter · Koblenzer Straße, DE
Manfred Geier · Puchheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 4, 2014
Grant date	Sep 27, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 4, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H57/0457
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drivable axle, in particular a rigid axle, is provided for a motor vehicle the axle has a differential gear, at least one gear bearing, at least one axle tube, and at least one axle shaft. The differential gear features a volume (V1) for lubricant separate from the axle tube. The differential gear is sealed at the axle tube by using a gap-type seal.

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