Machine element or mechanism – Gearing – Plural prime movers selectively coupled to common output
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Lewis, Tisha (Department: 3681)
Machine element or mechanism
Gearing
Plural prime movers selectively coupled to common output
C475S231000, C180S065600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07028583
ABSTRACT:
An axle assembly includes a first and a second electric motor which drive a gearbox assembly substantially therebetween. The electric motors drive the gearbox assembly which drives the vehicle wheels through a first and second axle shaft located along a first axis. The electric motors are located along axes which are substantially transverse to the first axis. The electric motors drive the gearbox assembly which includes a first stage gear reduction, a second stage gear reduction and a third stage gear reduction. A relatively lightweight and compact axle assembly is thereby provided which will benefit from an electric motor of reduced size.
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ArvinMeritor Technology LLC
Carlson & Gaskey & Olds
Lewis Tisha
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