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Multi-motor drive system for a work machine

  • US 20060191168A1
  • Filed: 02/28/2005
  • Published: 08/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A multi-motor drive system for a work machine, comprising:

  • a first traction device and a second traction device substantially aligned transversely of a primary travel-direction of the work machine;

    a first drive-group power-transfer system that connects the first traction device and the second traction device;

    a third traction device and a fourth traction device substantially aligned transversely of the primary travel-direction of the work machine;

    a second drive-group power-transfer system that connects the third traction device and the fourth traction device;

    an inter-group power-transfer system that connects the first drive-group power-transfer system to the second drive-group power-transfer system;

    a first drive motor operatively connected to the first drive-group power-transfer system separate from the inter-group power-transfer system; and

    a second drive motor operatively connected to the second drive-group power-transfer system separate from the inter-group power-transfer system.

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