Patent ID: 6432020
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A locking assembly for a motor vehicle differential, said locking assembly comprising:a) a differential housing rotationally interconnected in driven relation to a drive train of the motor vehicle, b) two side gears disposed within said differential housing in rotationally interconnecting relation to one another, c) a locking member connected to said differential housing so as to rotate therewith, d) a mounting assembly formed at least partially on said housing and said locking member and structured to movably secure said locking member to said differential housing, e) said mounting assembly comprising a plurality of cams secured to said differential housing and extending outwardly therefrom in movably supporting engagement with said locking member, and f) a positioning assembly disposed to engage said locking member and operative to selectively move said locking member on said housing between a locked position and an unlocked position.