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Independent corner module

US12252199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2022
Grant dateMar 18, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2500/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment independent corner module includes a knuckle unit positioned on an inner side surface of a wheel, a steering unit disposed to face a strut coupled to the knuckle unit, the steering unit having a center shaft configured to be fixed to a vehicle body and configured to rotate about the center shaft, a guide rail configured to define a movement path through which the steering unit rotates and moves, and a rack steering unit positioned in the steering unit, fastened to the knuckle unit, and configured to apply rotating force to the knuckle unit in response to a movement in a longitudinal direction.

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