Planetary gearbox with a disconnect assembly
US11187303B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2094
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A planetary gearbox including a first planetary gear assembly, a second planetary gear assembly, and a disconnect assembly. The first planetary gear assembly includes a first sun gear, a first carrier, at least one first planet gear mounted in the first carrier, and a ring gear. The second planetary gear assembly includes a second sun gear, a second carrier, at least one second planet gear mounted in the second carrier, and the ring gear. The disconnect assembly includes a disconnect member and a connecting member. The disconnect member is coupled to the second carrier of the second planetary gear assembly, and the connecting member is coupled to both the disconnect member and the movable second sun gear.
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