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Gearbox and disassembly method for disengaging a drive shaft in such a gearbox

US11555521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2020
Grant dateJan 17, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2230/70
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gearbox comprising a main unit comprising a first casing and a first hollow shaft, and a secondary unit comprising a second casing and a second hollow shaft, and a drive shaft comprising a first clutch portion and a second clutch portion, which engage the first and second hollow shafts in an angularly fixed and axially sliding manner. The gearbox further including an axial retaining device comprising an axial shoulder supported in a fixed potion by an axial end on one of the first or second hollow shafts, and an external radial projection arranged in an intermediate position, and an external radial projection arranged in an intermediate position along the drive shaft between the first and second clutch portions.

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