Gear drive assembly

摘要: A drive axle assembly for a low floor vehicle utilizes single input gear to pair of laterally spaced wheel ends. The is positioned next one the ends so that can be lowered facilitate passenger access vehicle. Each end includes reduction (44) with ring (80) rotatably mounted within housing (82). (56) operatively coupled and in meshing engagement (80). also an output or driven (86), which larger than gear, provide desired reduction. (86) idler gears (90) (82) are both (86). do not have common centerline. thus provides toothed contact via three sets combinations, equalizes loading eliminates need support bearings gears.