Curved bearing contact system
US10174810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/0087
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, systems and methods are described for a gear contact system configured to support radial, thrust, and moment loads, the system comprising a first gear comprising a first roller having a first roller bearing surface, the first roller bearing surface having a convex curvature defined by a first radius of curvature; and a second gear comprising a second roller having a second roller bearing surface, the second roller bearing surface having a concave curvature defined by a second radius of curvature.
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