Axle for a vehicle
An axle for connecting two wheels of a vehicle is provided, The axle includes a retarder configured to generate a braking force.
1. A driven axle for connecting two wheels of a vehicle, the axle comprises:
a retarder configured to generate a braking force;
a transmission unit comprising:
an electric motor;
a gearbox comprising:
a primary shaft connected to the electric motor;
an output shaft parallel to the primary shaft, the output shaft comprising a first output gear, a second output gear and a third output gear;
an intermediate shaft parallel to the primary shaft, the intermediate shaft comprising:
a first intermediate gear connected to the primary shaft and to the first output gear,
a second intermediate gear connected to the second output gear,
and a third intermediate gear connected to the third output gear;
and a differential assembly connected to the output shaft, wherein the retarder is connected to a proximal end of the intermediate shaft relative to the differential assembly.
2. The axle according to claim 1 , wherein the retarder is connected to the second or third output gear.
3. The axle according to claim 1 , wherein the axle comprises two retarders.
4. A vehicle comprising an axle according to claim 1 .