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Drive unit with overload protection for driving a ring gear

US8746101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Liebherr-Components Biberach GmbH · DE

Inventors

Norbert Hausladen · Biberach, DE
Matthias Sedlmaier · Mittelbiberach, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2010
Grant date	Jun 10, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T74/19847
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drive unit for driving a ring gear includes a motor, a transmission and a drive shaft, on which a pinion is arranged for driving the ring gear, wherein the drive unit includes a mechanical overload protection. In accordance with the invention the overload protection is arranged between the transmission and the pinion.

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