Axle driving apparatus having offset output shaft
US5377487A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K17/105
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axle driving apparatus which houses a hydraulic non-stage transmission in a casing comprised of at least two casing members and coupled by a substantially flat coupling surface formed therebetween. The casing also houses an output shaft of the hydraulic non-stage transmission which is offset in parallel to the coupling surface. This construction allows for simple manufacture and maintenance of the hydraulic non-stage transmission and axles, provides for a smaller downward projection of the casing thereby reducing interference with obstacles on the ground, improves sealing capability of the casing when a braking unit is attached to one axial end of the output shaft, and reliably bears the thrust of the hydraulic motor.
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