An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes a first jacket and a second jacket, wherein the first jacket is axially adjustable relative to the second jacket. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft assembly disposed within the first jacket and the second jacket. The steering shaft assembly includes first shaft. The steering shaft assembly also includes a second shaft in contact with the first shaft. The steering shaft assembly further includes a third shaft in contact with the second shaft, wherein the first, second and third shaft are axially adjustable relative to each other.

An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes a first jacket and a second jacket, wherein the first jacket is axially adjustable relative to the second jacket. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft assembly disposed within the first jacket and the second jacket. The steering shaft assembly includes first shaft. The steering shaft assembly also includes a second shaft in contact with the first shaft. The steering shaft assembly further includes a third shaft in contact with the second shaft, wherein the first, second and third shaft are axially adjustable relative to each other.

A lubricant supported electric motor includes a stator presenting an outer raceway and a rotor extending along an axis and rotatably disposed within the stator. The rotor presents an inner raceway disposed in spaced relationship with the outer raceway to define a gap therebetween, and a lubricant is disposed in the gap for supporting the rotor within the stator. At least one of the outer raceway or the inner raceway is movable radially towards or away from the other to adjust the gap and optimize operation of the lubricant supported electric motor.

Methods and systems for an electric drive axle of a vehicle are provided. An electric drive axle system includes, in one example a gear train configured to rotationally attach to an electric motor-generator, the gear train includes an output shaft having a clutch arranged thereon and configured to selectively rotationally couple a gear to the output shaft. The gear train further includes a lubrication channel extending between an output shaft and an axle shaft and including an outlet extending through the output shaft and opening into the clutch.

The invention relates to a hydraulic device including: a stator and a rotor, in which the rotor can rotate relative to the stator about a first axis of rotation; and a shaft mounted on the rotor such as to rotate therewith. The shaft has a wheel carrier provided at a proximal end thereof and designed to receive a rim and a tire. The shaft includes a through-channel extending from the proximal end to an opposing distal end. The hydraulic device includes an air chamber formed at the distal end of the shaft and connected to the through-channel. The through-channel and air chamber are produced such as to allow a flow of air in order to control the pressure of a tire.

Provided is a vehicle power device including: an inner ring as a fixed ring, an outer ring as a rotary ring which is an outer ring rotation, and a bracket a knuckle for fixing an inboard side end portion of the inner ring removably with the electric motor disposed. The electric motor is of an outer rotor motor type, and the bracket includes a bracket base portion and a bracket cylindrical portion, the bracket base portion for being attached to the knuckle and fixed to the inner ring, the bracket cylindrical portion which extends from the bracket base portion toward an outboard side is located on an outer periphery of the outer ring via a radial gap and is provided with a stator disposed on an outer peripheral surface. The rotor of the electric motor is removably attached to the wheel mounting flange via a rotor casing.

Provided is a vehicle power device (1) including: a wheel bearing (2); and a driving motor (3) that can rotationally drive an outer ring (4) as a rotary ring. The vehicle power device further includes a bracket (24) attached to a knuckle (8) of a vehicle. The bracket (24) includes a bracket base portion (24a) and a bracket cylindrical portion (24b), the bracket base portion interposed between the knuckle (8) and an inner ring (5) wherein the inner ring (5) is removably fixed, the bracket cylindrical portion (24b) extending from the bracket base portion (24a) toward an outboard side. The driving motor (3) includes a stator (18) removably attached to an inner periphery of the bracket cylindrical portion (24b) and a rotor (19) attached to the outer ring (4) on an inner periphery of the stator (18).

A motor housing includes a bearing holder that holds a first bearing and accommodates a rotor and a stator. A second bearing is disposed inside a motor shaft at one axial end portion of the motor shaft and has lower electric resistance than the first bearing. The conductive member electrically connects the second bearing to a motor housing. The radially outer end portion of the second bearing is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the motor shaft. The contact portion of the conductive member is in contact with the radially inner end portion of the second bearing. The fixed portion is fixed to the motor housing radially outward of the motor shaft. A bridge portion connects the contact portion and the fixed portion.

An example apparatus is configured to couple to a trailer and a tow vehicle. The apparatus includes a frame; one or more clamps mounted to the frame and configured to couple the frame to an underplate of the trailer; and a shaft having a first end rotatably coupled to the frame and a second end configured to couple to at least one replicated element of a towed vehicle. The at least one replicated element is configured to engage the tow vehicle.

An electrically-operated electric drive module for use in a vehicle framework that is configured for a powertrain that includes an internal combustion engine. The electrically-operated electric drive module permits the vehicle to be converted to an electrically propelled vehicle in a manner that is cost-effective and which is relatively low in weight.