Differential assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a differential assembly (6, 7) comprising a differential drive (13), a differential-speed-sensing locking mechanism (23) and a brake assembly (11). The differential drive comprises a housing (10) with a driving journal (18) rotatably supported therein and with a carrier (12) which, in respect of drive, is connected to the driving journal (18) and which is rotatably supported in the housing (10), and differential gears (20, 20′) which rotate with the carrier (12) and are rotatably supported therein, as well as two axle shaft gears (19, 19′) which engage the differential gears (20, 20′). The differential-speed-sensing locking mechanism (23) serves to adapt the rotational speed between the two axle shaft gears (19, 19′). The brake assembly (11) is arranged at the housing (10) and serves to brake the rotational movements of the two axle shaft gears (19, 19′) relative to the housing (10).

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