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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858342_0007_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858342_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858342_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,858,342.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases enhancements while maintaining compatibility with the original patent's architecture. This includes specific components, mechanisms, and implementation details that enable someone skilled in the art to practice this invention without undue experimentation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

Introduces new technical features and approaches that were not present in the source patent, specifically targeting new applications & use cases improvements.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Multiple technical implementation approaches that provide flexibility while maintaining the core inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

Broad market applicability across industries that can benefit from new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B60 B60K17/046
B B60 B60K7/0007
B B60 B60K2007/0038
B B60 B60K2007/0046
B B60 B60K2007/0061
B B60 B60Y2200/14

Field of Art

Automotive engineering, specifically electric vehicle drivetrain systems with focus on rigid axle configurations and electric motor integration for utility vehicles

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in automotive drivetrain design, electric motor integration, and vehicle axle systems, possessing knowledge of mechanical power transmission, electric motor placement, and vehicle structural design

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's electric motor-driven rigid axle design. The technical improvements are consistent with known design optimization strategies in electric vehicle drivetrain engineering. The PTD's approach builds upon the foundational mechanical and electrical integration concepts established in the original patent, utilizing standard engineering design techniques to explore alternative implementation approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Electric motor positioned near wheels with offset transmission
PTD Variation
Enhanced motor positioning and transmission configurations for different vehicle applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using known mechanical design techniques to adapt motor placement for specific vehicle requirements
Source Patent Element
Rigid axle with wheel carriers and attachment points
PTD Variation
Modified attachment mechanisms and structural configurations to support new use cases
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering design choice to optimize axle structure for different vehicle types using standard mechanical design principles
Source Patent Element
Offset transmissions with parallel drive shafts
PTD Variation
Alternative transmission geometries and power transfer mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of known mechanical configuration options that a skilled engineer would find obvious to implement based on specific design requirements
Source Patent Element
Electric motor shaft orientation relative to wheel axis
PTD Variation
Adjusted motor and shaft positioning to accommodate different vehicle architectures
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering modification using standard mechanical design techniques to optimize power transmission
Source Patent Element
Rigid axle with integrated electric motor drive system
PTD Variation
Extended implementation approaches for diverse vehicle platform integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing technical concepts using known mechanical and electrical engineering design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858342 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, rendering any subsequent claims covering substantially similar technical implementations obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,342
TitleElectric-motor-driven rigid axle for vehicles, in particular utility vehicles, with electric motors near to the wheels and with offset transmissions
Assignee(s)ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG