Reflief valve configuration in vehicle driving apparatus
US12316204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/62
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle driving apparatus includes: a rotating machine; a cover covering the rotating machine and including a thick portion having a predetermined thickness in a direction of a rotation axis of the rotating machine; an oil pump attached to the cover; and a relief valve provided in the cover, and configured to discharge an oil supplied from the oil pump. The relief valve includes a cylinder room that is provided in the thick portion. The thick portion is provided with at least one cutout extending from an inner wall of the cylinder room in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis. The cover is provided with at least one rib each of which is disposed in a position opposed to a corresponding one of the at least one cutout and extends in the direction of the rotation axis.
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