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Vehicle and insulating device for gearbox

US9683649B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2016
Grant dateJun 20, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H57/0483
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a power source, at least one wheel, a gearbox. The gearbox includes a housing, gearing disposed in the housing, and an insulator disposed between the gearing and the housing. The gearing is configured to couple the power source to the at least one wheel. The insulator is configured to reduce thermal energy losses of a fluid that lubricates the gearing.

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