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Planet carrier and a planetary gear transmission

US10857877B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2016
Grant dateDec 8, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/415
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A planet carrier for a planetary gear transmission for driving a wheel includes a housing for accommodating a sun wheel and planet wheels of a planetary gear transmission. The housing has an inner end and an opposite outer end. The inner end of the housing is provided with an inner end wall having an opening for receiving a drive shaft for driving the sun wheel. The outer end of the housing is provided with an outer end wall having through holes for mounting the planet wheels axially into the housing in the direction from the outer end towards the inner end.

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