Patent ID: 6024665
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: B60K,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
A transaxle drive differential assembly powered by an input drive and connected to a pair of axle shafts, said differential assembly comprising:a ring gear drivingly linked to said input drive;a carrier plate drivingly linked to said ring gear and having an opening formed therein, said opening having at least one pair of shoulders formed thereon;a cross shaft;at least one bevel planet gear mounted on said cross shaft;at least one bearing block mounted on said cross shaft adjacent to said bevel planet gear, said bearing block having an opening for receiving said cross shaft and a pair of slots formed in opposite sides thereof, said slots engaging the shoulders of said carrier plate opening; andat least one axle bevel gear mounted on one of said axles and drivingly engaged to said bevel planet gear.