Planetary gear transmission systems or components – Electric or magnetic drive or control – Differential drive or control
Patent
1996-11-22
1998-06-02
Marmor, Charles A.
Planetary gear transmission systems or components
Electric or magnetic drive or control
Differential drive or control
475231, F16H 4830
Patent
active
057591261
ABSTRACT:
A locking differential is provided for selectably locking a first axle to a second axle. The locking differential utilizes a dog clutch assembly characterized by two interlocking clutch members positioned between the differential side gears on opposing sides of the differential pinion shaft. The interlocking clutch members have face splines thereon for engaging corresponding face splines formed on the side gears. An actuating mechanism can be selectably activated to force the two interlocking members into engagement with the side gears.
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Tyson Mark V.
Zentmyer John H.
Estremsky Sherry Lynn
Marmor Charles A.
Vehicle Technologies, Inc.
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