Patent ID: 6309320
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
An electrically actuated limited slip axle assembly comprising:a pair of rotatable axles;a housing;a pair of bearings disposed in said housing;a differential assembly having a casing, a pinion gear, a pair of side gears, and a clutch, said casing rotatably supported on said bearings within said housing, said pinion gear rotatably supported in said casing, said side gears rotatably supported in said casing and meshingly engaged with said pinion gear, each of said side gears adapted to rotate with one of said axles, said clutch adapted to transfer torque between said casing and a said side gear; andan electromagnet fixedly secured to said housing, said electromagnet in operative proximity to said casing, said clutch activated in response to energization of said electromagnet.