TORQUE LIMITING SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention relates to torque transfer and torque limiting system technology and applications. This invention relates to providing improved torque limiting systems that employ tolerance rings for controlling transmitting power between a single power-input shaft and one or more power-output shafts, which can protect mechanical equipment and drivetrains from damage by mechanical overload. Relating to motor vehicle differentials, the present invention can control differentiation between two power-output shafts, or drive shafts by providing friction internal to said differential and limit "undesirable" slip or differentiation between wheels, as might occur when one wheel encounters a low-traction condition, providing a limited-slip differential.