Abstract: An assembly includes a motor; a second motor; a planetary transmission coupled to the motor and the second motor, and a spool coupled to the transmission. The spool has an interior volume for receiving the motor, the second motor and the transmission, and the motor and the second motor are disposed or disposable entirely within the spool. The motor and the second motor are capable of being operated such that one of the motors is speed controlled, and the other motor is torque controlled.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes: (a) a hub adapted to be mounted for rotation about an axis and defining a housing for enclosing a gear set, the hub having a generally cylindrical outer surface; (b) a ring surrounding the outer surface of the hub; and (c) a generally cylindrical rim surrounding at least a portion of the hub, the rim adapted to carry a tire and having a radially inwardly extending mounting flange. The mounting flange is fastened to the ring.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes: (a) a hub adapted to be mounted for rotation about an axis and defining a housing for enclosing a gear set, the hub having a generally cylindrical outer surface; (b) a ring surrounding the outer surface of the hub; and (c) a generally cylindrical rim surrounding at least a portion of the hub, the rim adapted to carry a tire and having a radially inwardly extending mounting flange. The mounting flange is fastened to the ring.

Abstract: An assembly is provided that can include a motor; a planetary transmission coupled to the motor; and a spool coupled to the transmission, and the motor is disposed or disposable partially within the spool.

Abstract: An assembly is provided that includes a thermally manageable system. The system includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The first segment has one or both of an outward facing surface that defines a plurality of channels, and an inward facing surface that defines a plurality of apertures, extending axially along the first segment. The plurality of channels (or apertures) defines at least a portion of a flow path. The third segment has a fluid ingress and an egress, each connected to respective ones of the plurality of channels or the plurality of apertures. The first, second, and third segments are capable of being secured to form a rotatable shaft that is subjectable to a thermal load, and the flow path is configured to direct a flow of fluid to manage or control the thermal load to which the rotatable shaft is subject.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes: (a) a hub adapted to be mounted for rotation about an axis and defining a housing for enclosing a gear set, the hub having a generally cylindrical outer surface; (b) a ring surrounding the outer surface of the hub; and (c) a generally cylindrical rim surrounding at least a portion of the hub, the rim adapted to carry a tire and having a radially inwardly extending mounting flange. The mounting flange is fastened to the ring.

Abstract: A tie ring is provided wherein the tie ring includes a tie ring structure defining at least one strap cavity. The tie ring structure includes a tie ring top surface and a tie ring bottom surface, wherein the tie ring top surface defines at least one top surface opening and wherein the tie ring bottom surface defines at least one bottom surface opening, wherein the at least one top surface opening and the at least one bottom surface opening are communicated with the at least one strap cavity.