Cooling structure for in-wheel motor
US8251167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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