OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003404

Independently suspended steerable motor wheel apparatus

Published: 2026-09-15T20:22:53.593884Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003404
Categories: Material Handling > Package Handling

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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.

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[0003] Sheet 3.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003404
Published 2026-09-15T20:22:53.593884Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003404