Drive unit and method for operating the drive unit
US9859770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K7/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A drive unit for operating a device, in particular a device in a vehicle and a method for operating a drive unit are provided. An electrical drive assembly and a break assembly are combined and arranged together in a common housing. The breaking assembly could be a mechanical breaking assembly or an electrical break assembly. The break assembly automatically locks the shaft of the electrical drive assembly and thus provides self-locking capabilities.
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