Modular vehicle drivetrain
US6868932B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K17/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle drivetrain (110) includes an engine (122) with a vertical crankshaft (124), a first transmission (126) below the engine and driven by the crankshaft, a second transmission (128) above the first transmission and horizontally adjacent the engine and having an input driven by the first transmission and having an output providing vehicle propulsion. A module pre-assembled unit is ready for drop-in mounting to a vehicle.
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