Patent ID: 8128526
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
1. A limited slip differential for use in the driveline of a motor vehicle, comprising a carrier element which is rotatingly drivable around an axis of rotation (A); a plurality of planetary gears which rotate around said axis of rotation (A) together with said carrier element; a hollow gear which is supported so as to be rotatable around said axis of rotation (A), said hollow gear engaging at least some of said planetary gears; a sun gear which is supported so as to be rotatable around the axis of rotation (A), said sun gear engaging at least some of said planetary gears; an adapter gear which engages either said hollow gear or said sun gear via a toothed coupling for the purpose of transmitting torque, said toothed coupling comprises a first face toothing at an end face of said adapter gear and a second end toothing at an end face of the gear engaging said adapter gear.