Electrically driven single-axle tractor
US11241954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/90
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an electrically driven single-axle tractor for coupling with, and powering of, various pieces of equipment, comprising: a frame; a drive axle, connected to the tractor frame, provided with one pair of wheels; a primary electric motor coupled to the drive axle; at least a secondary electric motor coupled to an equipment drive shaft for releasable coupling with a piece of equipment; and, at least one electrical energy source, as power supply of the primary and secondary electric motor. The invention also provides an assembly of such a tractor and a piece of equipment as well as a method for driving such a tractor.
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