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Cooling structure for in-wheel motor

US8251167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2006
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2306/03
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cooling structure for an in-wheel motor includes an in-wheel motor mounted within a wheel of a vehicle to drive the wheel or to be driven by the wheel, and an oil channel and a fin serving as “heat radiating portions” to facilitate cooling of the in-wheel motor. The in-wheel motor has a case serving as a “housing”. The “heat radiating portion” is located apart from the case.

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