---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003404"
title: "Independently suspended steerable motor wheel apparatus"
published_at: "2026-09-15T20:22:53.593884Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003404"
categories:
  - "material-handling/package-handling"
keywords:
  - "b60k7/0007"
  - "b60k7/0007"
  - "b60g2200/142"
  - "b60g2200/142"
  - "b60g2204/30"
  - "b60g2204/30"
---

# Independently suspended steerable motor wheel apparatus

## Abstract

A motor wheel apparatus having an integral reduction planetary gearset is steerable and adapted for use in a conventional independently sprung automotive suspension. The motor, gearset and wheel elements are mounted on a single steerable support member to minimize the tolerance stack up and to enable independent servicing of the motor and gearset elements. The output element of the gearset is supported solely by virtue of the gear meshes and a splined connection to the wheel, thereby permitting the output element to self-align with the wheel and isolating the wheel forces from the motor and gearset elements.

## 1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.

[0003] Sheet 3.