Electric vehicle powertrain assembly having nested shafts
US11635130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/02034
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drivetrain system includes a first drive gear driven by a first motor and a second drive gear driven by a second motor. The first drive gear and the second drive gear are arranged along the axis. The first drive gear includes a first extension and the second drive gear includes a second extension arranged radially within and axially overlapping the first extension. The drivetrain system includes a system of bearings arranged between the first drive gear and the second drive gear, either drive gear and a stationary component, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the drivetrain system includes a clutch assembly arranged between the first drive gear and the second drive gear that interfaces to the first drive gear and to the second drive gear. The clutch assembly allows the drive gears to be locked or otherwise engaged to improve torque transfer.
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