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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2011
Minoru Suzuki, Iwata, JP;
Aiko Ishikawa, Iwata, JP;
Tomoaki Makino, Iwata, JP;
NTN CORPORATION, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A drive device for an electric vehicle includes: a speed reduction unit including an input shaft driven by output of an electric motor; a hub unit rotationally driven by an output member of the speed reduction unit; and a housing accommodating the electric motor and the speed reduction unit. The drive device is provided with a power supply terminal box made up of: an accommodation recessed portion provided in a rear end surface of the housing; a power supply terminal provided inside the accommodation recessed portion; a communication hole in communication with the accommodation recessed portion and an interior of the housing; and a cover member for the accommodation recessed portion.