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Driving unit and vehicle

US12155277B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2020
Grant dateNov 26, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60L2220/50
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A driving unit includes a rotary electric machine which has a rotation axis extending in a horizontal direction, a rotary electric machine case, and an electric power conversion device. The electric power conversion device is disposed on one side of the rotary electric machine in an orthogonal direction. A first coolant is stored in a rotary electric machine accommodating portion of the rotary electric machine case. The driving unit has a first connecting portion electrically connecting the rotary electric machine and the electric power conversion device and a second connecting portion electrically connecting a sensor provided to the rotary electric machine and the electric power conversion device. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are disposed between the rotary electric machine and the electric power conversion device in the orthogonal direction.

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