A vehicle drive train comprising a transmission 11 having a differential 3 mounted in a transmission case 7, the differential 3 having a differential carrier 3a and a power transfer ring gear 2, the power transfer ring gear 2 being mounted on or integrally formed with the differential carrier 3a, the vehicle drive train further comprising a power transfer unit 8 having a pinion gear 4 which is rotatably mounted in the transmission case 7 and meshes directly with the power transfer ring gear 2. The present invention provides a more compact vehicle drive train assembly including a configuration that minimises the space occupied by the existing components and in particular provides a power transfer unit 8 which allows for a more compact arrangement.


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    Title :

    COMPACT VEHICLE DRIVE TRAIN


    Additional title:

    KOMPAKTER FAHRZEUGANTRIEBSSTRANG
    TRANSMISSION DE VÉHICULE COMPACT


    Contributors:
    MAY ERIC (author) / MATHER JOHN (author)

    Publication date :

    2021-04-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60K Anordnung oder Einbau von Antriebseinheiten oder von Kraft- bzw. Drehmomentübertragungen in Fahrzeugen , ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES



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