Backlash adjustment mechanism
US12103184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/50393
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present application discloses a mechanism to adjust backlash in a rack and pinion powertrain assembly. The mechanism to adjust backlash includes a mounting frame having an opening defined therein to receive an operative end of a drive assembly, a shoulder fastener positioned through a first complementary set of holes at a first end of a mounting flange to movably couple the mounting flange to the mounting frame, the fastener being fastened in a manner such that the mounting flange and drive assembly have freedom to pivot about a longitudinal axis of the first complementary set of holes, and an adjustable length coupling device having a first end coupled mechanically to the mounting plate and a second end coupled mechanically to the mounting flange at a location substantially opposite the first end of the mounting flange.
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