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Electric commercial vehicle rear axle

US12017520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 7, 2023
Grant dateJun 25, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2001/0438
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rear axle of a commercial electric vehicle includes a curved de Dion axle that includes stub axles, CV cups, each configured to receive a portion of a CV axle, and a central portion disposed downward and rearward of the stub axles. The rear axle includes a curved form factor to allow for a portion of an electric drive unit to be disposed in a manner where a hub centerline connecting the stub axles intersects the electric drive unit.

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