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Hydraulic hybrid four wheel drive

US7549499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2005
Grant dateJun 23, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/62
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An hybrid four wheel drive system characterized by a vehicle having a conventional rear wheel driveline as well as a conventional driving front steer axle powered by an hydraulic motor. The hybrid four wheel drive system is provided in multiple embodiments, particularly with and without an hydraulic pressure accumulator.

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