Differential clutch carrier lubrication and cooling system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9885415
SERIAL NO

15192190

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An axle assembly for a vehicle including a differential carrier having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion including a first engagement surface coupled with a second engagement surface of the second portion. The differential carrier defines a differential area and a clutch area substantially separated by a partition. The differential carrier first engagement surface defines a lubricant channel fluidly connecting the differential area with the clutch area, and at least partially located above the clutch area and at least partially located in an outer wall of the differential carrier. The axle assembly further includes a bearing retainer disposed through the outer wall of the differential carrier. The bearing retainer includes an aperture therethrough, fluidly connecting the lubricant channel with a clutch assembly.

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DANA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS GROUP LLC3939 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE PO BOX 1000 MAUMEE OH 43537

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Nahrwold, Thomas L Napoleon, US 17 97
Sommer, Randy L Monroeville, US 11 143

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