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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 26, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 16, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
John Schreier, Charleston, IL (US);
Matthew Hansen, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Todd Horton, Spring Hill, TN (US);
Assignee:
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, Sullivan, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
475230 ; 475231 ; 475236 ;
Abstract
A controlled traction cartridge for use in connection with a differential. The catridge generally comprises a shaft, a gear mounted on the shaft and rotatable with respect thereto, and an interior bearing surfaces associated with the shaft. The gear is maintained in frictional engagement with the interior bearing surface for inhibiting the rotation of the gear.