Independent drive module
US11872889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2230/36
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An independent drive module includes: an in-wheel motor configured to provide driving force to a wheel of a vehicle; a support arm including a first end connected to a vehicle body and a second end connected to the in-wheel motor, to support the in-wheel motor; a shock absorber module including a first end connected to the in-wheel motor and a second end connected to the vehicle body, the shock absorber being configured to absorb shock between the in-wheel motor and the vehicle body and swivel the in-wheel motor during turning of the vehicle so as to perform both shock absorption and steering; and a steering motor connected to the second end of the shock absorber module to transmit rotational force for the steering to the shock absorber module.
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