Housing arrangement for a drive device

Abstract

A housing arrangement comprises a first housing (10) and a second housing (20). The first housing (10) has a connection section (13) on its outer circumference for receiving an electrical connector (8) and a plurality of first mounting sections (11) spaced uniformly apart from one another circumferentially for attaching it to a second housing (20). The second housing (20) has a plurality of mounting sections (21) spaced uniformly apart from one another circumferentially. The first mounting sections (11) of the first housing (10) and the mounting sections (21) of the second housing (20) are arranged relative to each other such that the first housing (10) can be attached to the second housing (20) at various angular positions circumferentially.The first housing (10) has at least one transmission section which is formed on a number of base sections according to one of the angular positions, wherein the number of base sections for forming the transmission section is configured according to each of the angular positions.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a housing arrangement for a drive device, to a drive device for a vehicle and to a vehicle with a drive device. State of the art

[0002] Housing arrangements for a drive unit for vehicles are known. These housing arrangements can be designed to fit a specific installation space situation in a vehicle. However, these housing arrangements are then difficult to integrate into other vehicles with different installation space requirements. Description of the invention

[0003] It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved housing arrangement that has a small installation space and can be flexibly adapted to the installation space situations existing in different vehicles.

[0004] The problem is solved by a housing arrangement having the features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0005] In its first aspect, a housing arrangement for a drive device comprises a first housing and a second housing. The drive device can be configured for an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. The first housing extends axially. On its outer circumference, the first housing has a radial connection section for receiving an electrical connector. On its first side, the first housing has multiple, uniformly spaced mounting sections for attaching it to the second housing. The second housing extends axially. The second housing has multiple, uniformly spaced mounting sections around its circumference for attaching it to the first housing.The first mounting sections of the first housing and the mounting sections of the second housing are arranged relative to each other such that the first housing can be mounted to the second housing at various angular positions in the circumferential direction. The first housing has at least one transmission section, which is formed on one of a number of base sections corresponding to one of the angular positions, with the number of base sections for forming the transmission section being configured according to each of the angular positions. This improves the compatibility of the housing arrangement for different installation space situations in different vehicles. This makes the housing arrangement highly versatile.

[0006] When two elements are attached to one another, they are directly or indirectly coupled in such a way that a movement of one element causes essentially the same movement in the other element. For example, a fastening can be provided by a positive-locking or friction-locking connection, such as a screw connection or clamping connection. Further elements, such as transmission elements, spacers, or the like, can be provided between the elements.

[0007] The first housing can be attached to the second housing in a reference orientation. This reference orientation can be defined as an orientation of the first housing in which the electrical connector is oriented upwards in a direction of gravity. The direction of gravity can be defined by the direction in which the housing assembly is installed in a vehicle positioned on a level surface without inclination. The reference orientation can be configured as a vertical orientation.

[0008] The housing assembly can be used for a drive unit for a vehicle. The vehicle can be designed as an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. The vehicle can be designed as a commercial vehicle, for example, a truck. The vehicle can have a vehicle frame, for example, a ladder frame. The vehicle can include the drive unit. The housing assembly can be designed for positioning within the vehicle.

[0009] The drive device can include a transmission, for example, a multi-speed transmission. The transmission can include an input element, for example, an input shaft. The input element can be oriented axially. The input element can form an axis of rotation. The axis of rotation can be oriented axially. The radial direction can be oriented relative to the axial direction. The circumferential direction can be around the axis of rotation. The transmission can be arranged inside the second housing.

[0010] The drive device may include a first drive unit. The first drive unit may be located within the first housing. The first drive unit may be an electric motor. The electric motor may be a permanent magnet electric motor. The first drive unit may be arranged coaxially with the input element. The electrical connector may be configured to supply the first drive unit with electrical power.

[0011] The drive device may include a transmission gearbox, for example, a reduction gearbox for reducing the drive speed of the first drive machine. The transmission gearbox may be arranged radially inside the first drive machine. The transmission gearbox may be arranged axially in the same plane as the first drive machine. The first drive machine may be mechanically connected to the input element of the gearbox, for example, via the transmission gearbox.

[0012] If two elements are mechanically connected, they are coupled to each other directly or indirectly in such a way that a movement of one element causes a reaction of the other. For example, a mechanical connection can be provided by a positive-locking or friction-locking connection. The mechanical connection can correspond to the meshing of corresponding gear teeth on the two elements. Further elements, such as one or more spur gear stages, can be provided between the elements.

[0013] A permanently non-rotatable connection between two elements, on the other hand, is understood to be a connection in which the two elements are rigidly coupled to each other in all intended states of the transmission. The elements can be individual components rigidly connected to each other or even a single piece. A switching element, such as a clutch or brake, can selectively establish or disengage a non-rotatable connection between two elements.

[0014] The drive device may include a clutch device. The clutch device may be arranged coaxially with the input element. The clutch device may be a single-disc clutch or a twin-disc clutch. The clutch device may be a dual-clutch module or a torque converter clutch. The clutch device may include a clutch actuation device, for example, an electric, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic clutch actuation device. The clutch actuation device may be arranged within the first housing. The clutch device may be arranged axially offset from the first drive unit, for example, offset to the second side. The drive device may include a second drive unit. The second drive unit may be an internal combustion engine.The second drive motor can be mechanically connected to the input element of the gearbox via the coupling device.

[0015] The first housing can include a clutch compartment. The clutch actuation device can be located in the clutch compartment. The first housing can include a drive compartment. The first drive motor can be located in the drive compartment. The transmission gear can be located in the drive compartment. The drive compartment can be separated from the clutch compartment by an intermediate wall in the first housing. The drive compartment can be axially offset from the clutch compartment. The drive compartment can be located on the first side with respect to the intermediate wall. The clutch compartment can be located on a second side with respect to the intermediate wall, axially opposite to the first side. The drive compartment can include an oil chamber. The oil in the drive compartment can be used to cool the first drive motor and to lubricate the transmission gear. The clutch compartment can include an air chamber.

[0016] The connection section for the electrical connector may include an electrical interface, a cable guide, or the like. The electrical connector may be designed as a plug, for example, with a hinged locking mechanism. The connection section may include a receiving section for the electrical connector. The receiving section may have a flat surface. The flat surface may extend tangentially to the circumferential direction. The connection section may include a fastening section, for example, a screw connection section. The screw connection section may be designed for multiple screw connections, for example, four or five. The connection section may extend radially from an outer surface of the first housing to an inner surface of the first housing.

[0017] The first housing can have twelve first mounting sections. Each first mounting section can be configured as a screw connection. A screw connection can have at least one through hole, one threaded hole, and one screw. Each of these screw connections can be axially aligned. The first mounting sections of the first housing can be uniformly spaced from one another circumferentially. With respect to the axis of rotation, the first mounting sections can be at an angle of 30° to each other. The first mounting sections of the first housing can be arranged radially around the same circumference, for example, a diameter. The first mounting sections can be arranged radially symmetrically. The first mounting sections can be arranged around an outer circumference of the first housing.

[0018] The second housing can have twelve mounting sections. Each mounting section of the second housing can be configured as a screw connection. A screw connection can include at least one threaded hole, one through hole, and one screw. The mounting sections of the second housing can be arranged radially and circumferentially, coincident with at least some of the first mounting sections of the first housing. The mounting sections of the second housing can be configured as an SAE1 flange according to DIN ISO 7649. The mounting sections can be arranged on an outer circumference of the second housing.This allows the first housing to be mounted either in its reference orientation, rotated 30° in one direction (e.g., clockwise), or rotated 30° in another direction (e.g., counterclockwise) relative to the reference orientation of the second housing. This enables the first housing to be mounted to the second housing in three different angular positions. This makes the housing arrangement flexible and adaptable to various installation space situations within a vehicle.

[0019] The first housing and the second housing can each have contact surfaces over which the first housing rests against the second housing when the first housing is attached to the second housing. One of the contact surfaces of the first housing and the second housing can be oriented circumferentially. The first housing can be positioned axially relative to the second housing via these contact surfaces. One of the contact surfaces of the first housing and the second housing can protrude axially and can, for example, be designed as a dowel pin. The first housing can be positioned relative to the second housing in at least one of the circumferential and radial directions via these contact surfaces. The first housing can be located on the second side relative to the second housing.

[0020] A transmission section can be configured as a fluid transmission section. A transmission section can be designed to transfer a fluid, such as oil, water, or air, from an interior of the first housing, for example, the drive compartment or the clutch compartment, to an exterior of the first housing or an interior of the second housing. The first housing can have several transmission sections. A transmission section can be designed to draw oil from the drive compartment and be located at the bottom in the direction of gravity. In this case, the transmission section can be configured to transfer oil from the drive compartment to, for example, an exterior or the clutch compartment. A transmission section can be configured as a vent for the first housing, for example, the drive compartment, and be located at the top in the direction of gravity. In this case, the transmission section can be configured to transfer air from the first housing or the second housing.The drive compartment, for example, may be designed to face an outer side or the coupling compartment. A transmission section may be designed to transmit compressed air, for example to operate the coupling device, and may, for example, adjoin a section of the second housing.

[0021] The first housing can have one or more base sections for each transmission section, for example, three or five. A base section can, for example, be formed from a blank of the first housing. A transmission section can be formed on or within a base section through mechanical processing. Each of the base sections can be arranged with respect to one of the angular positions. For example, if the first housing is attached to the second housing in the reference orientation, the respective transmission section can be formed in the respective base section for the reference orientation. If, for example, the first housing is attached to the second housing rotated by 30°, the respective transmission section can be formed in the respective base section that is arranged rotated by 30° relative to the reference orientation.If the first housing is designed for mounting to the second housing in three different angular positions, the first housing can have three base sections for each transmission section. These base sections can be arranged, for example, rotated at an angle of 30° to each other circumferentially with respect to the axis of rotation. A base section can be designed to provide a transmission section for multiple angular positions, for example, via a circumferentially extending raw material. Base sections can overlap.

[0022] In one embodiment of the housing arrangement, the first housing can have at least twelve first mounting sections and the second housing can have at least twelve mounting sections. This allows the first housing to be mounted to the second housing in three angular positions, for example -30°, 0° and 30° in the circumferential direction with respect to the reference orientation.

[0023] In one embodiment of the housing arrangement, the first housing can have 24 first mounting sections. These first mounting sections can be angled 15° to each other relative to the axis of rotation. This allows the first housing to be mounted to the second housing in intermediate positions. This provides five angular positions, for example -30°, -15°, 0°, 15°, and 30° in the circumferential direction relative to the reference orientation. This makes the housing arrangement flexible and suitable for different installation space situations in various vehicles.

[0024] An intermediate position can be arranged rotated by 15° in one direction or 15° in another direction of the circumferential direction relative to the reference orientation. The first housing can have base sections for the intermediate positions. If the first housing is configured for mounting to the second housing in five different angular positions, the first housing can have five base sections for each transmission section, which, for example, can be arranged rotated by 15° relative to each other in the circumferential direction relative to the axis of rotation. A base section can be configured to provide a transmission section for multiple angular positions. Base sections can overlap.

[0025] The second housing may have additional mounting sections arranged centrally in the circumferential direction between two of the mounting sections of the second housing. One of the additional mounting sections may be arranged radially and circumferentially coincident with one of the first mounting sections of the first housing. The second housing may, for example, have ten or twelve additional mounting sections.

[0026] In one embodiment of the housing arrangement, the first housing can have a transmission section configured for transmitting compressed air. The compressed air can be supplied by the second housing. The transmission section can be formed on the contact surface of the first housing. A fluid channel can open into the transmission section. The transmission section can be configured to operate the coupling device, which, for example, includes a pneumatic coupling actuator. The fluid channel can extend from the transmission section to the coupling device, for example, to the coupling actuator. The fluid channel can extend, for example, in the axial direction. The transmission section can have a sealing device. The sealing device can, for example, be a rubber seal, an O-ring, or a paper gasket.The sealing device can be arranged on the contact surface of the first housing and the contact surface of the second housing, for example by being in contact with it.

[0027] In one embodiment of the housing arrangement, the first housing can have a transmission section designed for drawing in oil. The transmission section can be designed to draw oil from the drive chamber and can be arranged downwards in the direction of gravity. For each angular position, the transmission section can be configured on one of the base sections such that the transmission section is arranged downwards in the direction of gravity.

[0028] In one embodiment of the housing arrangement, the first housing can have a transmission section configured as a vent for the first housing. The transmission section can be configured as a vent for the drive compartment or coupling compartment of the first housing. The transmission section can be arranged at the top in the direction of gravity. For each angular position, the transmission section can be configured on a base section such that the transmission section is arranged at the top in the direction of gravity. The transmission section can, for example, be configured as a through-hole extending radially from the inside of the first housing to the outside of the first housing.

[0029] In one embodiment of the housing arrangement, the housing arrangement can include a third housing. The third housing can be arranged opposite the second housing with respect to the first housing. The third housing can have a number, for example twelve, of mounting sections spaced uniformly apart along its circumference for attaching it to the first housing. The second housing can be arranged on the first side with respect to the first housing. The first housing can have a number, for example twelve, of second mounting sections spaced uniformly apart along its circumference on its second side for attaching it to the third housing. The second mounting sections of the first housing and the mounting sections of the third housing can be arranged relative to each other such that the first housing can be attached to the third housing at various angular positions along its circumference.The third housing can be located on the second side relative to the first housing.

[0030] The second mounting sections of the first housing can each be designed as screw-in sections. A screw-in section can have at least one through-hole, one threaded hole, and one screw. Each of these screw-in sections can be aligned axially. The second mounting sections of the first housing can be arranged at uniform intervals around the circumference. With respect to the axis of rotation, the second mounting sections can be at an angle of 30° to each other. The second mounting sections of the first housing can be arranged radially around the same circumference, for example, a diameter. The second mounting sections can be arranged radially symmetrically. The second mounting sections can be arranged on an outer circumference of the first housing.

[0031] The mounting sections of the third housing can each be designed as screw-in sections. A screw-in section can have at least one threaded hole, one through hole, and one screw. The mounting sections of the third housing can be arranged radially and circumferentially coincident with the second mounting sections of the first housing. This allows the first housing to be mounted to the third housing either in its reference orientation, rotated 30° in one direction, or rotated 30° in another direction relative to the reference orientation. This allows the first housing to be mounted to the third housing in three different angular positions. The mounting sections of the third housing can be arranged on an outer circumference of the third housing.

[0032] The first housing can have 24 secondary mounting sections. These secondary mounting sections can be angled 15° to each other relative to the axis of rotation. This allows the first housing to be mounted to the third housing in intermediate positions. An intermediate position can be rotated 15° in one direction or 15° in another direction relative to the reference orientation. This allows the first housing to be mounted to the third housing in five different angular positions. This makes the housing arrangement flexible and adaptable to various installation space situations within a vehicle.

[0033] The third housing may have additional mounting sections arranged centrally between the mounting sections of the third housing in the circumferential direction. One of the additional mounting sections may be arranged radially and circumferentially coincident with one of the second mounting sections of the first housing. The third housing may, for example, have ten or twelve additional mounting sections.

[0034] In one embodiment of the housing arrangement, the first housing can be cylindrical. An end section of the second housing on the second side can be cylindrical. The third housing can be cylindrical. The first housing, the end section of the second housing, and the third housing can form a cylindrical shape.

[0035] In a second aspect, a drive device comprises a housing arrangement according to one of the preceding embodiments, a first drive motor, a transmission, and an electrical connector. Further features, advantages, and effects of the second aspect can be derived from the first aspect. Furthermore, features, advantages, and effects of the second aspect represent features, advantages, and effects for the first aspect. The drive device can be configured for use in a vehicle. The vehicle can be configured as an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. The vehicle can be configured as a commercial vehicle, for example, a truck. The first drive motor is arranged within the first housing. The transmission is arranged within the second housing. The transmission has an input element that is mechanically operatively connected to the first drive motor.The first drive motor can be operatively connected to the input element, for example via a transmission gearbox. The electrical connector is attached to a terminal on the outer circumference of the first housing. The electrical connector is configured to supply the first drive motor with electrical power. The drive device can include the transmission gearbox. The transmission gearbox can be configured to transmit a driving force from the first drive motor to the input element of the gearbox. The transmission gearbox can be arranged axially in the same plane as the first drive motor or completely within the first drive motor. The transmission gearbox can also be arranged radially within the first drive motor.

[0036] In one embodiment of the drive device, the drive device can include a clutch device and a second drive motor. The second drive motor can be an internal combustion engine. The clutch device can be arranged at least partially in the third housing. The clutch device can be arranged at least partially in the first housing. The clutch device can include a clutch actuation device. The clutch actuation device can be arranged in the first housing. The second drive motor can be mechanically connected to the input element of the transmission via the clutch device. In this case, the drive device can be used for a hybrid vehicle.

[0037] In a third aspect, a vehicle has a drive device according to one of the preceding embodiments and at least one drive element configured to propel the vehicle via the drive device. Further features, effects, and advantages for the third aspect can be derived from one of the preceding aspects. Furthermore, features, effects, and advantages of the third aspect also represent features, effects, and advantages for one of the preceding aspects. The vehicle can be configured as a commercial vehicle, such as a truck. The vehicle can be configured as an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. The vehicle can be configured to be driven by at least one of the first drive motors and the second drive motor. The drive element can be configured as a drive wheel. The drive element can be configured as a tracked drive system.The vehicle can have two drive elements, for example, two driven front wheels or rear wheels. The drive device can be mechanically connected to the drive element via drive shafts. The drive shafts can provide at least one of the following: a steering angle and a vertical movement in the direction of gravity for the drive element. Brief description of the characters Fig. Figure 1 shows a top view of an embodiment of a drive device for a vehicle. Fig. Figure 2 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the drive device. Fig. Figure 3 shows a top view of an embodiment of the drive device. Fig. Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the drive device. Fig. Figure 5 shows a top view of an embodiment of the drive device. Fig. Figure 6 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the drive device. Fig. Figure 7 shows a top view of a schematic representation of the vehicle with the drive device. Detailed description of embodiments

[0038] Fig. Figure 1 shows a top view of an embodiment of a drive device 1 for a vehicle, in this case a hybrid vehicle. The housing arrangement comprises a first housing 10, a second housing 20 and a third housing 30, each extending in the axial direction and forming a cylindrical shape.

[0039] The first housing 10 has a connection section 13 on its outer circumference in the radial direction for receiving an electrical connector 8. On a first side in the axial direction 24, the first housing 10 has first fastening sections 11, in this case screw sections, spaced uniformly apart from each other in the circumferential direction for fastening to the second housing 20. In this case, the first fastening sections 11 have an angle of 15° to each other with respect to the axis of rotation in the circumferential direction.

[0040] The second housing 20 has twelve mounting sections 21, in this case screw sections, spaced evenly apart circumferentially for attachment to the first housing 10. In this case, the mounting sections 21 form an angle of 30° to each other with respect to the axis of rotation in the circumferential direction. The second housing 20 has twelve additional mounting sections, in this case screw sections, for attachment to the first housing 10. Each of the additional mounting sections is arranged centrally circumferentially between two of the mounting sections 21 of the second housing 20. The angle with respect to the axis of rotation in the circumferential direction between one of the mounting sections 21 and one of the additional mounting sections is 15°.Each of the fastening sections 21 and the additional fastening sections of the second housing 20 is arranged coaxially to one of the first fastening sections 11 of the first housing 10.

[0041] The first mounting sections 11 of the first housing 10, the mounting sections 21, and the additional mounting sections of the second housing 20 are arranged relative to each other such that the first housing 10 can be mounted to the second housing 20 at various angular positions in the circumferential direction relative to a reference orientation. The reference orientation is an orientation of the first housing 10 for which the connecting section 13 is arranged at the top in the direction of gravity. In this case, the first housing 10 is mounted to the second housing 20 in the reference orientation, i.e., at an angular position with a rotation of 0° about the axis of rotation.

[0042] The first housing 10 is designed such that at least one transmission section, in this case a vent for the first housing 10, is configured according to one of the angular positions on one of a number of base sections, in this case a blank body of the first housing 10. The transmission section is produced by machining one of the base sections. This allows the first housing 10 to be mounted on the second housing 20 in five angular positions, namely -30°, -15°, 0°, 15° and 30°, relative to the reference orientation.

[0043] The first housing 10 has, on its second side in the axial direction 24, second fastening sections 12, in this case screw sections, for fastening to the third housing 30. The second fastening sections 12 are arranged at an angle of 15° to each other with respect to the axis of rotation in the circumferential direction. The second fastening sections 12 are arranged coaxially with the first fastening sections 11 of the first housing 10.

[0044] The third housing 30 has 24 fastening sections 31 on its first side in the axial direction, in this case screw sections, which are Fig. The mounting sections 31 of the third housing 30 (not shown) are arranged coaxially with the second mounting sections 12 of the first housing 10. This allows the first housing 10 to be mounted to the third housing 30 at five angular positions: -30°, -15°, 0°, 15°, and 30° relative to the reference orientation. This also allows the first housing 10 to be mounted to both the second housing 20 and the third housing 30 at these five angular positions.

[0045] The electrical connector 8 is designed as a plug with a hinged fastening mechanism. The electrical connector 8 is attached to a flat receiving section of the connection section 13. The connection section 13 has an electrical interface and a cable guide. The electrical connector 8 extends radially outwards. Therefore, a suitable mounting space for the electrical connector 8 must be provided in the vehicle. The electrical connector 8 is designed to supply electrical power to a first drive unit, which is designed as an electric motor. The first drive unit is located in a drive compartment within the first housing 10. If the first housing 10 is rotated in one of its angular positions, the mounting compartment is also rotated in the same angular position. This allows the drive unit 1 to be easily adapted to the available installation space in a vehicle.

[0046] In an alternative embodiment, the second housing 20 has ten additional fastening sections. In an alternative embodiment, the second housing 20 has no additional fastening section. In an alternative embodiment, the electrical connector 8 is fastened to an outer circumference of the first housing 10 by five screws. In a further embodiment, the electrical connector 8 is additionally fastened to an outer circumference of the second housing 20 by two screws.

[0047] Fig. Figure 2 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the drive device 1. Fig. Figure 2 shows an installation space situation in a vehicle, where the electrical connector 8 is arranged at the top in the direction of gravity. Accordingly, the first housing 10 of the reference orientation is attached to the second housing 20 and to the third housing 30. One of the mounting sections 21 of the second housing 20 and one of the mounting sections 31 of the third housing 30 are each aligned with one of the first mounting sections 11 and one of the second mounting sections 12 of the first housing 10.

[0048] Fig. Figure 3 shows a top view of an embodiment of the drive device 1. In the present embodiment, the first housing 10 is mounted to the second housing 20 and the third housing 30 rotated 30° clockwise relative to the reference orientation. The electrical connector 8 and the connection section 13 are arranged rotated accordingly relative to the reference orientation. The first mounting sections 11 and the second mounting sections 12 of the first housing 10 are aligned with the mounting sections 21 of the second housing 20.

[0049] Fig. Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the drive device 1. Fig. Figure 4 shows an installation space situation in a vehicle, where the electrical connector 8 is arranged rotated 30° clockwise relative to the reference orientation. Accordingly, the first housing 10 is attached to the second housing 20 and the third housing 30 at a 30° clockwise angle relative to the reference orientation. One of the mounting sections 21 of the second housing 20 and one of the mounting sections 31 of the third housing 30 are each aligned with one of the first mounting sections 11 and one of the second mounting sections 12 of the first housing 10.

[0050] Fig. Figure 5 shows a top view of an embodiment of the drive device 1. In the present embodiment, the first housing 10 is rotated 30° counterclockwise, i.e., -30°, relative to the reference orientation and attached to the second housing 20 and the third housing 30. The electrical connector 8 and the connection section 13 are arranged rotated accordingly relative to the reference orientation. The first mounting sections 11 and the second mounting sections 12 of the first housing 10 are aligned with the mounting sections 21 of the second housing 20.

[0051] Fig. Figure 6 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the drive device 1. Fig. Figure 6 shows an installation space situation in a vehicle, where the electrical connector 8 is arranged rotated 30° counterclockwise (-30°) relative to the reference orientation. Accordingly, the first housing 10 is attached to the second housing 20 and the third housing 30 at a 30° counterclockwise angle relative to the reference orientation. One of the mounting sections 21 of the second housing 20 and one of the mounting sections 31 of the third housing 30 are each aligned with one of the first mounting sections 11 and one of the second mounting sections 12 of the first housing 10, respectively.

[0052] Fig. Figure 6 shows a top view of a schematic representation of the vehicle with the drive device 1. The drive device 1 is installed longitudinally in the vehicle and is mechanically connected to two drive elements, in this case two front tires, via drive shafts to propel the vehicle. Reference sign 1 Drive device 8 Electrical connectors 10 First case 11 First fastening section 12 Second fastening section 13 Connection section 20 Second case 21 Fastening section 30 Third Housing 31 fastening sections

Claims

[1] Housing arrangement for a drive device (1), wherein the housing arrangement comprises: a first housing (10) and a second housing (20), wherein the first housing (10) extends in the axial direction, has a connection section (13) on an outer circumference in a radial direction for receiving an electrical connector (8) and has on a first side in the axial direction a plurality of first fastening sections (11) spaced uniformly apart from each other in a circumferential direction for fastening to a second housing (20), wherein the second housing (20) extends in the axial direction and has a plurality of fastening sections (21) spaced uniformly apart from each other in the circumferential direction for fastening to the first housing (10), the first fastening sections (11) of the first housing (10) and the fastening sections (21) of the second housing (20) are arranged relative to each other such that the first housing (10) can be fastened to the second housing (20) at different angular positions in the circumferential direction, and the first housing (10) has at least one transmission section which is formed on a number of base sections according to one of the angular positions, wherein the number of base sections for forming the transmission section is designed according to each of the angular positions. [2] Housing arrangement according to claim 1, characterized by , that the first housing (10) has at least twelve first fastening sections (11) and the second housing (20) has at least twelve fastening sections (21). [3] Housing arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first housing (10) has 24 first fastening sections (11). [4] Housing arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first housing (10) has a transmission section which is set up for the transmission of compressed air. [5] Housing arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first housing (10) has a transmission section designed to draw in oil. [6] Housing arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first housing (10) has a transmission section designed as a vent for the first housing (10). [7] Housing arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the housing arrangement comprises a third housing (30) which is arranged opposite the second housing (20) with respect to the first housing (10) and has a plurality of fastening sections (31) spaced uniformly apart from each other in the circumferential direction for fastening to the first housing (10), the second housing (20) is arranged on the first side in relation to the first housing (10), the first housing (10) has on the second side a plurality of second fastening sections (12) spaced equally apart from each other in the circumferential direction for fastening to the third housing (30), and the second fastening sections (12) of the first housing (10) and the fastening sections (31) of the third housing (30) are arranged relative to each other in such a way that the first housing (10) can be fastened to the third housing (30) in the various angular positions in the circumferential direction. [8] Housing arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first housing (10) is cylindrical in shape. [9] Drive device (1) with a housing arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, a first drive machine arranged inside the first housing (10), a gearbox arranged within the second housing (20) and comprising the input element which is mechanically commutative with the first drive motor, and an electrical connector (8) which is attached to a connection section (13) on an outer circumference of the first housing (10) and is designed to supply electrical power to the first drive machine. [10] Drive device (1) according to claim 9, characterized by , that the drive device (1) a coupling device which is arranged at least partially within the third housing (30), and has a second drive motor which can be mechanically connected to the input element of the gearbox via the coupling device. [11] vehicle with a drive device (1) according to claim 9 or 10, and at least one drive element which is designed to propel the vehicle via the drive device (1).

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