Crank-less motion converter
US10156287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18056
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is an apparatus to convert bidirectional rotary motion to unidirectional rotary motion having better mechanical advantage than a simple crank. It can make pedaling a bicycle easier or give an engine better mechanical advantage. It can also convert unidirectional rotary motion to bidirectional rotary motion, or continuous rotary motion to rotary motion with a momentary dwell. Each of these applications have input and output shafts on a common axis.
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