A limited slip differential having a differential gearset and a cam-type limited slip mechanism. The differential gearset has a plurality of differential pinions that are journally supported by a cross-shaft. The cross-shaft is supported by a rotatable cross-shaft carrier. The limited slip mechanism includes a clutch pack, a pressure ring, a plurality of first cams, which are coupled to the cross-shaft carrier for rotation therewith, and a plurality of second cams that are coupled to the pressure ring. The first cams cooperate with the second cams to convert rotation of the cross-shaft carrier to translation of the pressure ring to thereby control engagement of the clutch pack.

A hydrostatic traction drive includes a first hydraulic machine that is coupled to a drive unit. The first hydraulic machine is hydraulically arranged in a hydraulic circuit with a second hydraulic machine. The second hydraulic machine has a drive shaft that is connected in a rotationally fixed fashion to a lockable differential. The traction drive has a control unit that is configured so as to control at least one measure for traction control as a function of a rotational speed of the second hydraulic machine. The at least one measure includes one or more of a measure for detecting a loss of traction and a measure for overcoming the loss of traction. A method for controlling the traction drive includes eliminating a loss of traction of the traction drive with use of the control unit as a function of the rotational speed of the second hydraulic machine.

A vehicle differential assembly is provided. The vehicle differential assembly includes a differential housing and a differential case rotationally coupled to the differential housing about a first axis. At least one spider gear is coupled to the differential case, the at least one spider gear arranged to rotate about a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis. A first side gear is rotationally coupled to the at least one spider gear. A first axle is coupled to first side gear by a first spline, the first side gear being axially movable along the first spline. A first disk assembly is coupled between the first axle and the differential case, the first disk assembly being configured to selectively couple the first axle to the differential case in response to a high torque condition.

A vehicle differential assembly is provided. The vehicle differential assembly includes a differential housing and a differential case rotationally coupled to the differential housing about a first axis. At least one spider gear is coupled to the differential case, the at least one spider gear arranged to rotate about a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis. A first side gear is rotationally coupled to the at least one spider gear. A first axle is coupled to first side gear by a first spline, the first side gear being axially movable along the first spline. A first disk assembly is coupled between the first axle and the differential case, the first disk assembly being configured to selectively couple the first axle to the differential case in response to a high torque condition.

An axle drive, comprising a drive shaft, a first output shaft and a second output shaft, a first planetary gear mechanism and a second planetary gear mechanism, it being possible for a drive torque of the drive shaft to be transmitted by means of the first planetary gear mechanism and the second planetary gear mechanism to the first and second output shaft, wherein the second planetary gear mechanism is configured radially on the outside coaxially around the first planetary gear mechanism, the internal gear of the first planetary gear mechanism forming the sun gear of the second planetary gear mechanism.

An axle drive, comprising a drive shaft, a first output shaft and a second output shaft, a first planetary gear mechanism and a second planetary gear mechanism, it being possible for a drive torque of the drive shaft to be transmitted by means of the first planetary gear mechanism and the second planetary gear mechanism to the first and second output shaft, wherein the second planetary gear mechanism is configured radially on the outside coaxially around the first planetary gear mechanism, the internal gear of the first planetary gear mechanism forming the sun gear of the second planetary gear mechanism.

A method of determining clutch torque for a limited slip differential gear mechanism on a vehicle includes obtaining an estimated driveline torque. A desired bias torque is established. A necessary clutch torque required to achieve the desired bias torque is determined. The necessary clutch torque is commanded based on the estimated driveline torque to achieve the desired bias torque.

Systems and methods for an interaxle differential (IAD) are provided. In one example, the IAD comprises a locking assembly that includes a friction clutch, the friction clutch includes a clutch pack that comprises plurality of plates configured to engage and disengage to inhibit and permit speed differentiation between a first axle differential and a second axle differential. The IAD further includes a supply lubrication passage that comprises an inlet that receives a lubricant from an enclosure surrounding an input gear of an axle differential and a first outlet flowing the lubricant to a gear coupled to the clutch pack.

Systems and methods for an interaxle differential (IAD) are provided. In one example, the IAD comprises a locking assembly that includes a friction clutch, the friction clutch includes a clutch pack that comprises plurality of plates configured to engage and disengage to inhibit and permit speed differentiation between a first axle differential and a second axle differential. The IAD further includes a supply lubrication passage that comprises an inlet that receives a lubricant from an enclosure surrounding an input gear of an axle differential and a first outlet flowing the lubricant to a gear coupled to the clutch pack.

A differential, including: a gear housing; an epicyclic housing which is mounted in the gear housing in a manner allowing rotation about a gear axis; a planet carrier arranged in the epicyclic housing in a manner allowing rotation; a first output sun gear; a second output sun gear; a planetary arrangement, accommodated in the planet carrier, coupling the output sun gears in a manner allowing opposite rotation; a brake device generating a bridging torque which places a load on relative rotation of the first and second output sun gears, according to a magnitude of an axial force applied to the brake device; and an actuating mechanism for the purpose of generating said axial force applied to the brake device. The actuating mechanism is designed in such a manner that the first bridging torque generated by the brake device increases as a rotary drive torque applied to the epicyclic housing increases.