Axle assembly for frame rail vehicles
US11192448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/142
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axle assembly for frame rail vehicles is described herein. The axle assembly includes a drive unit that includes a first drive unit assembly, a second drive unit assembly, a first axle shaft, and a second axle shaft. The first drive unit assembly includes a first electric machine, a first output assembly, and a first offset gear reduction assembly. The second drive unit assembly includes a second electric machine, a second output assembly, and a second offset gear reduction assembly. The first electric machine and the second electric machine are orientated in a same direction, and spaced such that the axle centerline axis is positioned between the first electric machine and the second electric machine. The first offset gear reduction assembly is spaced from the second offset gear reduction assembly such that the axle centerline axis is positioned between the first offset gear reduction and the second offset gear reduction.
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