Electric axle transmission for electric and hybrid electric vehicles
US11365785B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/72
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric axle having an electric drivetrain including a motor/generator, a first planetary gear set operably coupled to the motor/generator, and a second planetary gear set operably coupled to the first planetary gear set, wherein the first planetary gear set includes a first ring gear, a first planet carrier, and a first sun gear, and wherein the second planetary gear set includes a second ring gear, a second planet carrier, and a second sun gear; a drive wheel axle operably coupled to the electric drivetrain; and a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the drive wheel axle.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.