Patent ID: 8382628
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
1. A power transmitting assembly comprising: a housing defining a cavity; a differential assembly having a differential case and a mechanism that is received in the differential case, the mechanism having a pair of output members and being configured to operate in a mode that permits speed and torque differentiation between the output members; a pair of rolling element bearings mounted to the differential case, the rolling element bearings being configured to support the differential assembly in the cavity of the housing for rotation about a differential axis; and a lubricant received in the cavity; wherein a first one of the rolling element bearings is oriented to generate a flow of lubricant that is directed toward the differential case when the differential case is rotated about the differential axis; and wherein an oil gallery is formed through the differential case to direct the flow of lubricant into the differential case.