Utility vehicle having hydrostatic drive
US6860358B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K17/105
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A utility vehicle incorporating a frame, a load bed mounted at the rear of the frame and front and rear axles secured to the fame, has an engine mounted to the frame between the front and rear axles, a mechanical gear box secured to the frame and a differential mounted in the gear box and engaged to and driving the rear axles. A hydraulic pump housing is secured to the frame and has a pump input shaft extending therefrom. A hydraulic motor housing is secured to the frame and hydraulically connected to the pump. A motor output shaft, driven by the hydraulic motor, extends out of the motor housing and is engaged to a gear box input shaft.
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