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Charge pump for axle driving apparatus including hydrostatic transmission

US5628189A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 1995
Grant dateMay 13, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K17/105
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydrostatic drive apparatus for transferring power from a light duty vehicle engine to an output axle, including a charge pump for providing additional hydraulic fluid to a hydrostatic transmission in the apparatus, wherein the charge pump is mounted external to the housing of the drive apparatus.

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