Drive unit
US11437883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K7/006
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A drive unit includes: a rotating electric machine having a rotation axis extending in a horizontal direction; a rotating electric machine case which accommodates the rotating electric machine; and a power conversion device converting electric power supplied to the rotating electric machine and electric power supplied from the rotating electric machine. The power conversion device is arranged on one side of the rotating electric machine. A first connector portion, to which a power line connected to a battery is connected, is provided on an upper portion of the power conversion device to face the horizontal direction. The first connector portion includes an internal connection portion connected to a conductive member arranged inside the power conversion device, and the first connector portion has a configuration in which the internal connection portion permits access from an upper side of the power conversion device.
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