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Hub unit and a powertrain for a vehicle

US8505658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

22Claims

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Assignee

Volvo Construction Equipment AB · SE

Inventors

Christian Wargh · Eskilstuna, SE
Mats Akerblom · Eskilstuna, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 6, 2006
Grant date	Aug 13, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 10, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60Y2200/415
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hub unit includes an electric machine adapted for driving a wheel. The hub unit includes at least two planetary gears coupled in series between the electric machine and a wheel hub, and a gear shifting device for connecting and disconnecting, respectively, one of the planetary gears from being drivingly connected to the electric machine.

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