Linamar has been granted a patent for a differential designed for rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The innovative design includes a plastic deflector with a stainless steel running surface that abuts the pinion seal, enhancing performance and durability. GlobalData’s report on Linamar gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Differential for rear wheel drive vehicle with plastic deflector
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11873889B2) discloses a differential for a rear-wheel-drive vehicle that includes a unique design to improve functionality. The differential comprises a differential case, a pinion shaft with a pinion seal, and a plastic deflector with a disc-shaped main body and a stainless steel ring. The plastic deflector is assembled on the pinion shaft in a way that ensures the stainless steel running surface abuts the axial lip of the pinion seal, forming a seal between the pinion shaft and the differential case.
Furthermore, the patent details additional features such as the use of a glass-filled plastic material, a flange with a flange passageway, and a recessed ledge for assembly. The plastic deflector is designed to engage with the flange to form a flange/deflector assembly, which, when assembled with the pinion shaft and differential case, effectively bridges the axial gap. The stainless steel ring on the plastic deflector can be molded-in, embedded, or mechanically fastened to the disc-shaped main body, providing durability and stability to the assembly. Overall, the patented design aims to enhance the performance and longevity of differentials in rear-wheel-drive vehicles through innovative engineering and material selection.
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