Drive assembly
US8313408B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H39/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable speed transaxle is disposed in a transaxle housing and drives a pair of axles extending horizontally from opposite sides of the housing. An external mounting surface is formed on the housing to mount a prime mover thereon. A power take-off assembly may be engaged to and driven by the prime mover output shaft and disposed at least partially in the transaxle housing. A power take-off shaft powered by the prime mover extends horizontally from the housing in a direction perpendicular to the axles. A pair of clutch assemblies using a plurality of gears may be engaged to the axle shafts to selectively engage and drive each axle shaft.
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