Wheel-mounted electrical machine
US8008817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/72
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid-electric vehicle is provided having a respective electrical machine in each wheel thereof. Each electrical machine is of the axial-flux type, having a rotor sandwiched axially between two parts of a stator. Each electrical machine is fitted to the respective wheel such that the rotor takes the place of a disc of a disc brake system, and the stator is mounted in place of a calliper of the disc brake system.
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