Electrical all-wheel drive
US9534665B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2035
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A number of variations may include a product that may include an axle assembly with an electrical machine that may be interconnected with the axle assembly. A power transfer unit may be connected between the electrical machine and the axle assembly. The power transfer unit may include a planetary gear set and may include an engagement mechanism that in combination may provide a low range, a neutral mode and a high range between the electrical machine and the axle assembly. A first gear set may be engaged between the electrical machine and the power transfer unit and a second gear set may be engaged between the power transfer unit and the axle assembly.
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