Patent ID: 8490728
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: B60K,B60L,B60W,B60Y,B62D,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A work machine comprising a front section with a front frame and a first set of ground engaging members, a rear section with a rear frame and a second set of ground engaging members, and at least one pivot joint between the front section and the rear section allowing the front section to pivot with regard to the rear section, wherein one of the front section and the rear section comprises a power source, wherein the other of the front section and the rear section comprises at least one electric motor adapted for driving at least one of the ground engaging members, and wherein the power source comprises an electric machine for providing electric power, and the work machine further comprises means for electrical transmission of power from the electric machine to the at least one electric motor, wherein the power source comprises means for generating mechanical power, the section with the mechanical power generating means comprising means for mechanical transmission of power from the mechanical power generating means to the ground engaging members of the section.