The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 08, 2004
Takuma Kakinami, Toyota, JP;
Takeo Yamamoto, Nissin, JP;
Takuma Kakinami, Toyota, JP;
Takeo Yamamoto, Nissin, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota-shi, JP;
Abstract
A power distribution apparatus of high reliability and long life and that can be reduced in size. A differential gear identified as a power transmission mechanism includes a drive shaft, a diff case provided with an opening that opens towards the drive shaft, constant velocity universal joints connected to the drive shaft, and side gears connected to drive shafts via the constant velocity universal joints. Outer races of the constant velocity universal joints are formed at the end of drive shafts. Inner races of the constant velocity universal joints are formed at side gears. The outer races are arranged so as to block an opening.