DIFFERENTIAL

摘要

A differential to transfer torque between input and a pair of outputs comprises an annular input member and a pair of housings disposed on oppositely directed faces of the input member. Each of the housings has a surface that engages the opposite sides of the input member and provide a pair of opposed abutment surfaces. A pair of output pinions are rotatably supported in respective ones of the housings and a pair of differential pinions rotatably supported on a cross shaft extending diametrically across the annular input member. The differential pinions mesh with the output pinions to provide a torque transmitting path between the input member and the output pinions. A bearing member is disposed between each of the differential pinions and the input member to facilitate relative rotation therebetween. Each of the bearing members extends between the abutment surfaces of the housings that inhibit rotation of the bearing member relative to the input member.