Axle assembly for electric drive machine
US8544579B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axle assembly includes an electric drive motor oriented along an axis and disposed within a central axle housing. The electric drive motor includes a motor housing having an engagement face perpendicular to the axis. A spindle assembly includes an external connection to the central axle housing and an internal engagement face that is perpendicular to the axis. A sealing member is in sealing contact with the engagement face of the motor housing and the internal engagement face of the spindle assembly.
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