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Torsional vibration damper and manufacturing method thereof

US11401995B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2020
Grant dateAug 2, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2045/0284
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A torsional vibration damper that a torsional vibration damper having a planetary gear unit, and a manufacturing method of the torsional vibration damper for limiting damages on gears of the planetary gear unit due to dimension errors. In the planetary gear unit, at least one of a sun gear, a ring gear, and a set of planetary gears is/are formed by a press forming method. The gear formed by the press forming method is engaged with the remaining gears in such a manner that a thinner portion of each tooth is individually engaged with a thicker portion of the adjacent teeth of the remaining gears.

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