Axle assembly for use in a vehicle
US11124055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2400/61
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axle assembly for use in a vehicle includes an axle housing extending along an axle axis. The vehicle includes a first wheel and a second wheel spaced from the first wheel, and a chassis extending along a chassis axis. The axle housing is configured to pivot with respect to the chassis about a pivot axis. The pivot axis is configured to be obliquely oriented with respect to the chassis axis such that the axle housing is configured to be a tilted axle housing. The axle assembly also includes an electric motor coupled to the axle housing and configured to be rotatably coupled to at least one of the first and second wheels. The electric motor is disposed in the axle cavity such that the electric motor is surrounded by the axle housing.
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