Electric commercial vehicle rear axle
US12017520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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