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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2004
Thomas Andersson, Eskilstuna, SE;
Jonny Strandberg, Eskilstuna, SE;
Christian Wargh, Eskilstuna, SE;
Thomas Andersson, Eskilstuna, SE;
Jonny Strandberg, Eskilstuna, SE;
Christian Wargh, Eskilstuna, SE;
Volvo Construction Equipment Holding Sweden AB, Eskilstuna, SE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a drive system for a vehicle driveline comprising a pair of interconnected first transverse drive shafts () extending in opposite directions, each of which supports a ground engaging member, and a first arrangement () allowing said pair of first transverse drive shafts to rotate at different speeds. Said arrangement () comprises a pair of individually selectively engagable clutches (), one clutch for each transverse drive shaft, and each of said clutches () is configured for engaging and disengaging, respectively, the associated transverse drive shaft () to a driving connection with a source of motive power.