18525052. DIFFERENTIAL DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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DIFFERENTIAL DEVICE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yuki Kurosaki of Yamato-shi (JP)

DIFFERENTIAL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18525052 titled 'DIFFERENTIAL DEVICE

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a differential device that includes a pinion gear, pinion shaft, side gears, differential case, and a differential cover with an oil passage for lubrication.

  • The device consists of a pinion gear, side gears, and a differential case.
  • The differential cover is fixed to the differential case and has an oil passage for lubricating oil flow.
  • The device is designed to distribute torque between the drive shafts efficiently.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Incorporates a differential cover with an oil passage for lubrication.
  • Efficient torque distribution between drive shafts.
  • Robust design with pinion gear, side gears, and differential case.

Potential Applications:

  • Automotive industry for vehicles with differential systems.
  • Industrial machinery requiring torque distribution mechanisms.
  • Off-road vehicles for improved traction and stability.

Problems Solved:

  • Efficient torque distribution between drive shafts.
  • Enhanced lubrication system for longevity and performance.
  • Improved overall durability and reliability of the differential device.

Benefits:

  • Increased efficiency in torque distribution.
  • Extended lifespan due to improved lubrication.
  • Enhanced performance and stability in various applications.

Commercial Applications:

Potential commercial applications include:

  • Automotive industry for differential systems in vehicles.
  • Industrial machinery for torque distribution mechanisms.
  • Off-road vehicle manufacturers for improved traction and stability.

Questions about Differential Device: 1. How does the differential cover with an oil passage improve the performance of the device? 2. What are the key components that make up the differential device and how do they work together?

2. How does the differential device contribute to the efficiency of torque distribution in vehicles and machinery? 4. What are the potential challenges in implementing this differential device in different applications? 5. How does the design of the differential device enhance overall durability and reliability in various operating conditions?


Original Abstract Submitted

A differential device includes: a pinion gear; a pinion shaft for rotatably supporting the pinion gear; a pair of side gears, which engage with the pinion gear and are fitted to a pair of drive shafts; a differential case, which supports the pinion shaft, houses the pinion gear and the side gears, and has an opening on one side of the drive shafts; and a differential cover, which has a hole through which one of the drive shafts penetrates, is fixed to the differential case, and closes the opening. Further, the differential cover has an oil passage which penetrates along the hole from an inner surface facing the side gears to an outer surface opposite to the differential case and through which a lubricating oil flows.