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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2007
Adrian Chludek, St. Augustin, DE;
Christian Gasch, Lohmar, DE;
Theodor Gassmann, Siegburg, DE;
Artur Grunwald, Nümbrecht, DE;
Adrian Chludek, St. Augustin, DE;
Christian Gasch, Lohmar, DE;
Theodor Gassmann, Siegburg, DE;
Artur Grunwald, Nümbrecht, DE;
GKN Driveline International GmbH, Lohmar, DE;
Abstract
A drive assembly for use between an axle differential and a sideshaft comprises an intermediate shaft that is rotatably supported around a rotation axis and has a first end fixedly connected to an output gear of the axle differential and a second end fixedly connected at least indirectly to the sideshaft. A controllable coupling unit comprises a coupling cage with outer plates and a coupling hub with inner plates. The coupling cage is rotatably supported around the rotation axis relative to a bearing support. The coupling hub is connected to the intermediate shaft. The outer plates and the inner plates are arranged so as to axially alternate and jointly form a plate package. The coupling cage extends in the axial direction from the differential carrier to the bearing support and is sealed by first and second rotary seals.