Gearbox split torque equalization system
US10648551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/0221
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a split torque gearbox can include a first compound gear and a second compound gear. The compound gears can each include a piston housing with a fluid inlet and a piston received in the piston housing and defining a space within the first piston housing exposed to the fluid inlet. The split torque gearbox can include a fluid line coupled to each of the fluid inlets to supply a fluid to the pistons at a predetermined pressure, the fluid line coupled to the second fluid inlet to supply fluid to the second piston assembly at the predetermined pressure. Pressure developed in the pistons is equal for all gear shafts, and can equalize torque imbalances in the split torque gearbox.
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