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Direct power reversing drive axle

US8651205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30References

27Claims

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Inventors

Robert Lee Chess · Troutdale, US
Chenyao Chen · Portland, US
John Roger Rowley · Tigard, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 25, 2010
Grant date	Feb 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 9, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB66F9/07572
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drive axle assembly includes a drive axle configured to rotate with a driving torque, a first clutch pack assembly located at an end of the drive axle, and a second clutch pack assembly located at an opposite end of the drive axle. A first drive wheel assembly is operatively connected to the first clutch pack assembly, wherein the first clutch pack assembly is configured to convert the driving torque of the drive axle to a first driving torque of the first drive wheel. A second drive wheel assembly is operatively connected to the second clutch pack assembly, wherein the second clutch pack assembly is configured to convert the driving torque of the drive axle to a second driving torque of the second drive wheel.

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