18263963. ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WITH WIRE GUIDE AND COVER simplified abstract (Eaton Intelligent Power Limited)
Contents
- 1 ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WITH WIRE GUIDE AND COVER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WITH WIRE GUIDE AND COVER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the electronic actuation mechanism compare to traditional mechanical locking mechanisms in terms of reliability and performance?
- 1.11 What are the potential cost implications of implementing this electronic actuation mechanism in differential assemblies?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WITH WIRE GUIDE AND COVER
Organization Name
Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
Inventor(s)
Jeremy Wudy of Burlington MI (US)
Mark Shewchuck of Charlotte MI (US)
Jeffrey Oesch of Marshall MI (US)
ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WITH WIRE GUIDE AND COVER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18263963 titled 'ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY WITH WIRE GUIDE AND COVER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a differential assembly with an electronic actuation mechanism that locks and unlocks the assembly. The assembly includes a wire harness connected to the actuation mechanism, a wire guide to position the wire harness away from certain components, and a removable cover to protect the actuation mechanism and wire harness.
- The differential assembly includes an outer differential carrier and a differential case inside it.
- A ring gear is attached to the differential case with fasteners.
- An electronic actuation mechanism locks and unlocks the assembly.
- The actuation mechanism consists of a stator, an armature, a wire harness, and a wire guide.
- The wire guide has an anti-rotation section that contacts the outer differential carrier.
- A removable cover is attached to the assembly to protect the actuation mechanism and wire harness.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in automotive vehicles, off-road vehicles, and industrial machinery where differential locking mechanisms are needed.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently and reliably locking and unlocking a differential assembly using an electronic actuation mechanism.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved control over vehicle traction, increased efficiency in challenging terrain, and reduced wear and tear on the differential components.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications of this technology could include automotive manufacturers, aftermarket parts suppliers, and industrial equipment manufacturers.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be traditional mechanical differential locking mechanisms used in vehicles and machinery before the introduction of electronic actuation systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the electronic actuation mechanism compare to traditional mechanical locking mechanisms in terms of reliability and performance?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between the electronic actuation mechanism and traditional mechanical locking mechanisms. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the relative reliability and performance of each type of mechanism.
What are the potential cost implications of implementing this electronic actuation mechanism in differential assemblies?
The article does not discuss the cost implications of implementing the electronic actuation mechanism. It would be important to understand how the cost of production and maintenance may be affected by this technology compared to traditional mechanisms.
Original Abstract Submitted
A differential assembly includes an outer differential carrier and a differential case disposed in the outer differential carrier. A ring gear is attached to the differential case using fasteners. An electronic actuation mechanism locks and unlocks the differential assembly. The electronic actuation mechanism includes a stator positioned in a stator housing and an armature. A wire harness is connected to the stator supplying electrical power to the stator. A wire guide is attached to the stator housing. The wire guide includes an attachment section attached to the stator housing and an anti-rotation section. The anti-rotation section contacts the outer differential carrier. The anti-rotation section includes a wire receiving portion positioning the wire harness in an area away from the ring gear and fasteners. A removable cover is attached to the differential assembly, the removable cover is positioned about the electronic actuation mechanism and wire harness.
