Torsen center differential
E766164
automotive drivetrain component
center differential
mechanical differential
torque-sensing differential
The Torsen center differential is a mechanical, torque-sensing differential used in all-wheel-drive systems to automatically distribute power between front and rear axles for improved traction and handling.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
automotive drivetrain component
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center differential ⓘ mechanical differential ⓘ torque-sensing differential ⓘ |
| canBiasTorque |
toward front axle
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toward rear axle ⓘ |
| comparedTo |
electronically controlled clutch-type center differential
ⓘ
open differential ⓘ |
| controls | front-to-rear torque distribution ⓘ |
| doesNotRequire |
electronic control
ⓘ
hydraulic actuation ⓘ |
| hasAdvantage |
fast response to traction changes
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high reliability ⓘ low maintenance ⓘ smooth torque transfer ⓘ |
| hasDesignGoal |
enhance vehicle stability
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maintain drivability on mixed-friction surfaces ⓘ maximize available traction ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
distribute torque between front and rear axles
ⓘ
improve handling ⓘ improve traction ⓘ limit wheel slip ⓘ provide automatic torque biasing ⓘ |
| hasLimitation | reduced effectiveness when one axle has near-zero traction ⓘ |
| hasProperty |
continuous torque transfer
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no need for driver intervention ⓘ proportional locking effect ⓘ purely mechanical operation ⓘ |
| isLocatedBetween | front axle and rear axle ⓘ |
| isPartOf | vehicle drivetrain ⓘ |
| isTypeOf |
limited-slip differential
ⓘ
self-locking differential ⓘ |
| offers |
better traction than open differential
ⓘ
more mechanical simplicity than clutch-type center differential ⓘ |
| operatesIn |
all-wheel-drive systems
ⓘ
full-time four-wheel-drive systems ⓘ |
| provides | variable torque split ⓘ |
| respondsTo |
differences in torque demand
ⓘ
differences in traction between axles ⓘ |
| usedIn |
high-performance vehicles
ⓘ
off-road vehicles ⓘ passenger cars ⓘ sport utility vehicles ⓘ |
| usesComponent |
spur gears
ⓘ
worm gears ⓘ |
| usesPrinciple |
mechanical friction between gear teeth
ⓘ
torque sensing ⓘ |
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