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Modular direct drive system for an industrial machine

US10601281B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Joy Global Surface Mining Inc · US

Inventors

Nicholas R. Voelz · West Allis, US
Joseph J. Colwell · Richfield, US
David Wendt · Hobe Sound, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 15, 2013
Grant date	Mar 24, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 3, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE02F3/308
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A modular drive system for use with an industrial machine having a gear case includes a motor system. The motor system includes a motor housing and a motor shaft disposed in the motor housing. The motor system has a first, non-drive end and a second, drive end. The modular drive system also includes a brake system coupled to the second end of the motor system, and a drive gear coupled to the motor shaft, the drive gear disposed between the first end and the brake system.

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