Method for locking a differential

Planetary gear transmission systems or components – Fluid drive or control of planetary gearing – Control of differential planetary gearing

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475231, 475237, F16H 4824, F16H 4830

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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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