Vehicle differential and method of operating the same
US9644726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/387
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A differential and method of operating the differential is described. The differential has side gears and at least one pinion gear in mesh with the side gears. One of the side gears is provided with dog clutch teeth and an axially extending ring carrying clutch plates. A clutch housing has an axially extending ring carrying clutch plates interleaved with the side gear clutch plates. A dog clutch ring is connected to the clutch housing and selectively engages with the side gear dog clutch teeth. The above-described system permits an axle system of a tandem axle system to be selectively engaged and disengaged.
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