POWER TRAIN OF DRIVE TO FOUR WHEELS OF VEHICLE WITH CROSSWISE ENGINE Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: device has gearbox with output member which sets into operation an epicyclic front differential intended to rotate vehicle front wheel drive shafts. Differential acting as transfer case is installed coaxially on one of front drive shafts and it has housing rotated by gearbox output member shaft set into operation by transfer cases to transmit torque to vehicle rear wheels. Transfer case rotates bevel gear ring which is in direct engagement with bevel gear installed on shaft to transmit torque to vehicle rear wheels. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 1 dwg