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Axle assembly having a wheel end assembly and a gear reduction unit

US12220941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2022
Grant dateFeb 11, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H1/2854
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axle assembly having a spindle, an axle shaft, and a wheel end assembly. The wheel end assembly includes a hub and a gear reduction unit. The gear reduction unit includes first and second side gears, a case, and a pinion gear that is rotatably disposed on a pinion pin. The case is rotatable with the hub.

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