Axle shaft retainer of use in differential case

Details Axle shaft retainer of use in differential case Axle shaft retainer of use in differential case

1991-02-27

1992-07-21

Lorence, Richard

Planetary gear transmission systems or components

Differential planetary gearing

Bevel gear differential

403155, 403326, F16H 140

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051318946

ABSTRACT:
A shaft retention system is disclosed that is particularly useful for attaching an axle to a side gear in a differential case. The shaft preferably has an inner end with opposed flat surfaces that extend to a groove in the shaft. A spring washer and clip having mating flats are mounted on the inner end, with the flats on the spring washer and clip aligned with the flats on the shaft end. The clip is then rotated relative to the spring washer, and tabs on the spring washer snap into a notch in the clip preventing further rotation between the two. In this position, the flats on the clip no longer align with the flats on the inner end of the shaft preventing removal of the spring washer and clip from the shaft. The clip is preferably C-shaped, with the notch formed by the open end of the C.

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