Compact electric drive units and vehicles
US12409716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D48/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Compact electric drive units and vehicles with such drive units are provided. An exemplary electric drive unit includes an electric motor configured to provide an electric motor torque; an input differential configured to split the electric motor torque into a first path and a second path; a final drive gear on each path; a pinion gear on each path; and a rear transfer shaft assembly and a front transfer shaft assembly on each path. Further, each pinion gear is configured to transfer torque to a respective rear transfer shaft assembly and a respective front transfer shaft assembly, and the respective rear transfer and front transfer shaft assemblies are configured to transfer torque to the respective final drive gear.
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