Sliding support mechanism
US11137054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H1/46
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Rack-and-pinion sliding support mechanisms and mechanical elements thereof. One or more shafts are coupled to pinions configured to engage with one or more racks and configured to be driven by one or more motors. The rack and pinion are configured to provide vertical and horizontal displacement to reduce premature component wear leading to poor gear mesh caused to by forces on the mechanism during use. Motor assembly in such support mechanism is modified—as compared to current industrial versions—to prevent the destruction of motor-assembly housing by torques generated by the one or more motors and transferred to the pinions, thereby reducing motor failures.
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