US Patent 11940038 Clutch pack with lock plates

A differential comprises a case and a side gear. The differential further comprises a lockout mechanism having a first lock plate comprising a first side and a toothed side; a second lock plate comprising a first side facing the case and a toothed second side facing the toothed side of the first lock plate; a cam plate axially between the side gear and the first lock plate; and a clutch pack axially between the cam plate and the first lock plate. The differential further comprises an engagement mechanism configured to actuate the cam plate to rotate.