Axial thrust control for gearing
US8365853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2031 |
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- 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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