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Axle assembly having a gear reduction module with multiple gear sets

US11491868B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2021
Grant dateNov 8, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2702/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axle assembly having a gear reduction unit that is configured to operatively connect an electric motor to a drive pinion. The gear reduction unit includes at least two gear sets. A shift collar is rotatable with the drive pinion and moveable along the drive pinion to couple a gear set to the drive pinion.

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