Torque distributing drive axle assembly

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2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Bonck, Rodney H. (Department: 3681)

Planetary gear transmission systems or components

Variable speed or direction transmission combined with...

Variable speed or direction is planetary transmission

C475S198000, C475S201000, C180S233000, C180S248000, C180S249000

Reexamination Certificate

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07083539

ABSTRACT:
A drive axle assembly includes first and second axleshafts connected to a pair of wheels and a drive mechanism operable to selectively couple a driven input shaft to the axleshafts. The drive mechanism includes a differential assembly, a planetary gear assembly operably disposed between the differential assembly and the first axleshaft and first and second mode clutches. The first mode clutch is operable with the planetary gear assembly to increase the rotary speed of the first axleshaft which, in turn, causes a corresponding decrease in the rotary speed of the second axleshaft. The second mode clutch is operable with the planetary gear assembly to decrease the rotary speed of the first axleshaft so as to cause an increase in the rotary speed of the second axleshaft. A control system controls actuation of both mode clutches.

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