Powertrain and steering assembly layout

US8978813B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

• Alan W. Hayman · Romeo, US
• William A. Bear · Novi, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 15, 2013
• Grant date: Mar 17, 2015
• Expiry date: Aug 29, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A vehicle includes an engine assembly configured to power a vehicle. The engine assembly defines a first engine end and a second engine end opposite the first engine end. The first engine end is spaced apart from the second engine end along a first direction. The engine assembly defines a third engine end and a fourth engine end opposite the third engine end. The third engine end is spaced apart from the fourth engine end along a second direction. The second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The vehicle further includes a steering assembly disposed in close proximity to the engine assembly. The steering assembly includes a steering body disposed closer to the first engine end than to the second engine end.