Planetary gear transmission systems or components – Electric or magnetic drive or control – Differential drive or control
Patent
1990-07-02
1991-05-28
Wright, Dirk
Planetary gear transmission systems or components
Electric or magnetic drive or control
Differential drive or control
475231, F16H 144
Patent
active
050190210
ABSTRACT:
A modulating limited slip differential is disclosed of the type including a gear case (11; 111; 211) an actuating mechanism (51, 151; 251) being operable to apply a force to a clutch pack (41; 141; 241) to retard rotation between a side gear (25; 125; 225) and the gear case. The actuating mechanism includes an outer actuating plate (55; 155; 255) which normally rotates at the same speed as the gear case. The differential includes an electromagnetic actuator (81; 181; 281) which is operable to cause rotation of the outer actuating plate relative to the gear case resulting in ramping of a plurality of cam balls (79; 179; 279) and axial movement of an inner actuating plate (53; 153; 253) to load the clutch pack.
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Eaton Corporation
Kasper L. J.
Wright Dirk
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