Wheel hub with electric motor
US9561715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/64
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a final drive assembly for powering a wheel of a machine. The final drive assembly includes a hub adapted to support the wheel, a spindle casting coupled to the hub and a bearing disposed within the hub. The spindle casting at least partially defines a steering axis about which the wheel pivots. The final drive assembly also includes an electric motor disposed within the bearing, the electric motor positioned between the spindle casting and hub.
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