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Modular electric powertrain for a vehicle

US7849945B2 · kind B2 · utility

27Cited by

35References

20Claims

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Assignee

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. · JP

Inventors

Edwin Stuart Ross, VII · Torrance, US
Damon Schell · Torrance, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 24, 2006
Grant date	Dec 14, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 4, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60K2007/0092
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A powertrain module for a vehicle. The powertrain module comprises a support member. An energy source is disposed within the support member. A motor-driven wheel is rotatably attached to the support member and coupled to the energy source, and a tire is mounted to the motor-driven wheel. The powertrain module is configured to be attached as a unit to a corner portion of a vehicle to provide the vehicle with motive power.

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