Cradle assembly for an electric axle assembly
US11214136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/11
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cradle assembly for housing and supporting a motor and a gearbox of an electric axle assembly. The cradle assembly has generally an “open air” design which provides a space for a motor and/or gearbox to be positioned within a pre-assembled cradle assembly and allows for easy access to the motor and gearbox for maintenance. The cradle assembly includes two end caps, a plurality of tube portions connecting the end caps and a plurality of motor mounts for supporting the motor and gearbox.
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