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Axial thrust control for gearing

US8038570B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2009
Grant dateOct 18, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H1/46
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An outboard thrust bearing assembly includes: a drawbolt, an inner end cap, an outer end cap, and at least one race of thrust bearings; the drawbolt for clamping the inner end cap to the outer end cap and about a pinion gear of a planetary gear, wherein the at least one race of outboard thrust bearings is retained in place by the outer end cap, the pinion gear, a planetary gear carrier and a hub cap. A wheel motor and a vehicle are disclosed.

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