Planetary wheel drive using thrust washer—cover arrangement
US10272773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/085
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A planetary wheel drive uses a thrust washer residing between a cover and a thrust plate to absorb axial loads. The thrust washer is has a slip fit to the cover. The surface area of the thrust washer engaging the cover is larger than the surface area of the thrust washer engaging the thrust washer.
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