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Cradle assembly for an electric axle assembly

US11878578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2021
Grant dateJan 23, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D21/11
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cradle assembly for housing and supporting a motor and a gearbox of an electric axle assembly. The cradle assembly has generally an “open air” design which provides a space for a motor and/or gearbox to be positioned within a pre-assembled cradle assembly and allows for easy access to the motor and gearbox for maintenance. The cradle assembly includes two end caps, a plurality of tube portions connecting the end caps and a plurality of motor mounts for supporting the motor and gearbox.

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