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Drive assembly and system for utility vehicle

US10358040B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 2016
Grant dateJul 23, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/70
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compact generator and coolant pump assembly may be used on a vehicle having a fluid reservoir and a plurality of electrical components disposed on the vehicle. The generator includes a rotor and stator disposed in a housing and the rotor is driven by a rotatable input member to generate an electrical output for use by one or more components of the vehicle. The assembly also includes a circulating pump connected to an upper portion of a generator housing and driven by the rotatable input member. A clutch assembly driven by the rotatable input member and engaged to and driving a clutch output may be located adjacent to the lower housing of the generator.

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