FACE GEAR DIFFERENTIALS INCORPORATING A TORQUE RING

摘要

A gear set [10] is provided including a side gear [14] comprising a helical face gear with at least one helical tooth [50] and a helical pinion [12]. The helical pinion [12] may have at least one helical tooth [20] and may have an apex angle that is less than about 20. The helical pinion [12] may be configured for meshing engagement with the side gear [14]. A differential may also be provided. The differential comprises a differential case [64] and a gear set [10]. The differential may further include a torque ring [18] configured to support the helical pinion [12].