Motor vehicles – Having four wheels driven – Including separate mechanical assemblies for transmitting...
Patent
1984-01-12
1987-03-24
Croyle, Carlton R.
Motor vehicles
Having four wheels driven
Including separate mechanical assemblies for transmitting...
180248, B60K 17354, B60K 17344
Patent
active
046518479
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an improved torque transfer assembly for use in four-wheel drive vehicles. The assembly comprises the use of a gear located in communication with the auxiliary drive axle assembly which is designed to slip, upon application of an overload torque, to prevent excessive torque windup and shock-loading on the auxiliary drive axle assembly.
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Croyle Carlton R.
Dana Corporation
Olds Theodore W.
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