摘要 |
A high torque brake/lock differential for connecting a first shaft to a second independent shaft so that the shafts are either prevented from rotating or rotated at the same speed. The differential drive system includes a drive member mounted on one of the shafts, a clutch plate assembly mounted on the other shaft for axial motion into engagement with the drive member. The differential brake system including a frame fixedly mounted with respect to the shafts and a brake assembly mounted on the frame for connecting the shafts to the frame. The brake assembly and clutch assembly each including a set of plates and a set of discs which are selectively actuated by an actuator plate mounted on the frame. The actuator plate is positioned to move a thrust bearing into engagement with the clutch assembly in one direction of motion and a brake ring into engagement with the brake assembly in the other direction of motion. A compensating assembly is provided for compensating for wear of the clutch plate assembly.
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