VEHICLE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL POSITIVE INTERLOCKING MECHANISM Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering. SUBSTANCE: mechanism has axle housing, and jaw clutch consisting of two parts one of which is secured on differential case and the other is arranged on axle- shaft. The part can be moved axially under action of bellcrank. One end of bellcrank is made in form of fork. Bellcrank is installed on axle so that its one arm engages with piston of drive mechanism, and other arm engages with movable clutch member. Mechanism is furnished with bracket installed in flange of axle housing. Axle of bellcrank is secured on cantilever of bracket. EFFECT: improved strength and reliability of housing. 3 dwg