Casting for motor and gearbox with integrated inverter
US10464439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A powertrain for an electric vehicle includes a casting that houses an electric motor, an inverter, and a gearbox. The inverter, which is coupled to the electric motor, converts direct current from a battery to alternating current for the electric motor. The gearbox is connected to the electric motor. The electric motor includes a stator and a rotor with a rotor shaft that extends beyond the stator. The inverter may be situated on an opposite side of the rotor shaft from an axle to which the gearbox is coupled.
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