Steerable axles transaxle assembly
US8857554B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2001/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transaxle assembly is provided which is configured to be mounted to a frame of a vehicle. The transaxle assembly includes a transmission that has two separately attached pivotable knuckle assemblies. Each pivotable knuckle assembly can be independently steered and includes an axle driven by the transmission. Each axle drives a wheel of the vehicle. In another configuration, the two pivotable knuckle assemblies are joined by an integrally formed crossmember.
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