Mercier differential

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Mercier differential

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What's it used for?
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I got this from the Youtube description
The paradoxical 2 teeth gear set is used in the "Mercier differential" (using the torque transfer technology) Patented in 1988 by Renault . Visit my Website: [url]http://maurel.meca.free.fr;[/url] for more informations (English text).
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I guess steel that thick could take some serious torque.
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From the Website FP linked:

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