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Method of avoiding gear tooth interference in a planetary gear system

US10578208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2017
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2057/0087
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of avoiding gear tooth interference in a planetary gear system includes designing and building a planetary gear system having a selected base pitch and tooth length for planet gears, breaking a rim of one of the planet gears, and verifying whether tooth tip interference occurs during operation of the planetary gear system.

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