VEHICLE DIFFERENTIAL
    1.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180149254A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-31

    申请号:US15365032

    申请日:2016-11-30

    IPC分类号: F16H48/40 F16H48/08

    摘要: A differential housing includes a body including an outer surface. The body has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. A ring gear support member extends outwardly of the body at the second end. A ring gear support surface forms a first section of the intermediate portion. The ring gear support surface defines a first outer diameter of the intermediate portion. A ring gear is mounted to the outer surface of the body. The ring gear includes an inner annular surface having a first region defining a first inner diameter and a second region defining a second inner diameter. The first region includes a sawtooth profile to establish a desired alignment of the ring gear and the body and the second region facilitating an interference fit with the ring gear support surface.

    VEHICLE DIFFERENTIAL
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180149253A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-31

    申请号:US15364917

    申请日:2016-11-30

    IPC分类号: F16H48/40 F16H48/08

    摘要: A differential barrel includes a body having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. A ring gear support member extends outwardly at the second end. A ring gear support surface forms a first section of the intermediate portion. The ring gear support surface defines a first outer diameter of the intermediate portion. A ring gear alignment surface forms a second section of the intermediate portion. The ring gear alignment surface defines a second outer diameter of the intermediate portion. A ring gear is mounted to the outer surface of the body and includes an inner annular surface including a first region defining a first inner diameter and a second region defining a second inner diameter. The first region establishes an interference fit with the ring gear support surface. The second inner diameter is no more than about 0.05-inches (1.27-mm) greater than the second outer diameter.

    STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLED THERMAL EXPANSION

    公开(公告)号:US20190032709A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-31

    申请号:US15661242

    申请日:2017-07-27

    IPC分类号: F16C19/52 F16C35/04 F16H48/42

    摘要: Products and methods are provided for controlling thermal expansion. In various exemplary embodiments, a structure includes a body constructed of a material exhibiting a first coefficient of linear thermal expansion. A component is disposed inside the body and exhibits a second coefficient of linear thermal expansion that is lower than the first coefficient of linear thermal expansion. A layer is wrapped around the body and constrains thermal expansion of the body. The layer includes a composite containing fibers that are aligned with one another to constrain expansion in a desired direction or in multiple directions. The layer is independently useful to provide a retention function for the body.

    Vehicle differential
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10036462B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-31

    申请号:US15364917

    申请日:2016-11-30

    IPC分类号: F16H48/40 F16H48/08 F16H48/38

    摘要: A differential barrel includes a body having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. A ring gear support member extends outwardly at the second end. A ring gear support surface forms a first section of the intermediate portion. The ring gear support surface defines a first outer diameter of the intermediate portion. A ring gear alignment surface forms a second section of the intermediate portion. The ring gear alignment surface defines a second outer diameter of the intermediate portion. A ring gear is mounted to the outer surface of the body and includes an inner annular surface including a first region defining a first inner diameter and a second region defining a second inner diameter. The first region establishes an interference fit with the ring gear support surface. The second inner diameter is no more than about 0.05-inches (1.27-mm) greater than the second outer diameter.