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Vehicle drive systems

US4161226A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 1977
Grant dateJul 17, 1979
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Expiry dateApr 29, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K1/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electric drive apparatus for an electrically driven vehicle comprising an electric motor mounted on the vehicle, a transmission between the motor and vehicle wheels including a first stage incorporating a differential and second stages joined to the differential by two shafts and to the respective vehicle wheels the second stages being on unsprung parts of the vehicle and the transmission mechanism incorporating joints allowing relative movement.

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