Power-assisted differential assembly

Details Power-assisted differential assembly Power-assisted differential assembly

2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Wright, Dirk (Department: 3681)

Planetary gear transmission systems or components

Input from independent power sources

Including electric motor input

C475S006000, C475S009000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07115058

ABSTRACT:
An axle assembly for a motor vehicle. The assembly comprises a carrier housing and a differentially assembly rotatably mounted to the carrier housing. A ring gear is fixed to the differential assembly. A first pinion is in meshing engagement with the ring gear. The first pinion is driven by a combustion engine and is operable to drive the ring gear. An electric drive assembly is mounted to the carrier housing. The electric drive assembly comprises an electric motor and a second pinion. The second pinion is in meshing engagement with the ring gear. The second pinion is driven by the electric motor and is operable to drive the ring gear.

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