Zero lash spherical differential assembly using spring washers

摘要

A differential assembly includes a differential housing (12) including a substantially spherically shaped chamber. A pair of spherically shaped side gears (36) are rotatably positioned in the chamber in driving communication with a pair of spherically shaped pinion gears (34). A pair of springs (90) are positioned in engagement with the end faces of the side gears (36) to minimize gear lash between the side gears (36) and the pinion gears (34).