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Vehicle body structure for autonomously traveling vehicle

US10442462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2016
Grant dateOct 15, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2007/0061
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

To provide a vehicle body structure for an autonomously traveling vehicle that is distinguished for maintainability.A vehicle body structure (1) for an autonomously traveling vehicle that travels on wheels (3) provided on a chassis (2) includes side frames (4R), (4L) that extend in a chassis longitudinal direction on both sides of the chassis with respect to a chassis width direction, first drive units (20) in each of which a drive motor (5) that is for driving the wheel (3), a reduction gear (6), and a drive shaft (7) that drives the wheel (3) are integrally configured, and second drive units (30) which each rotatably hold a drive shaft (7) that drives the wheel (3). The vehicle body structure (1) is characterized in that the first drive units (20) and the second drive units (30) are each provided so as to be integrally mountable in and dismountable from the same side frames.

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