Drive system
US6531795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/952
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive system for a motor vehicle includes a drive shaft and an electric machine operatively connected to the shaft for rotating the shaft and obtaining electric energy during rotation of the drive shaft. The electric machine includes a stator arrangement and a rotor arrangement which can be rotated with the aid of the drive shaft and is operated by permanent magnet. A heat transfer arrangement arranged in the drive system for bringing the rotor arrangement to a desired operating temperature and/or to maintain the desired operating temperature.
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