High torque density miniature laminar gear transmission

US10794453B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate · US
• Colorado School of Mines · US

Inventors

• Richard L. Weir · Dayton, US
• Stephen Huddle · Lubbock, US
• Barathwaj Murali · Highlands Ranch, US
• Ozkan Celik · Cedar Park, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 27, 2019
• Grant date: Oct 6, 2020
• Expiry date: Apr 2, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16H2057/02086
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A miniturized laminar gear box possessing high torque densities and methods of manufacturing the same. The high torque density is possible by directing the output shaft of the planetary stages through the sun gear and behind the input shaft. This allows the input shafts of the planetary stages to face towards the interior of the gearbox and provides a rotary shaft for the spur stages housed in between the planetary stages.