Planetary gear transmission systems or components – Differential planetary gearing – Bevel gear differential
Patent
1995-10-24
1997-06-10
Pitts, Andrea L.
Planetary gear transmission systems or components
Differential planetary gearing
Bevel gear differential
192 49, F16H 4824
Patent
active
056370490
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
Pitts Andrea L.
Vehicular Technologies, Inc.
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