Self-propelled drive and cutter using same
US12251848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26D2007/206
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-propelled cutter has a gear assembly to provide both downward and forward force on a material to be cut. A gear assembly includes a drive input gear that engages with a transfer gear and propulsion gear engaged with the transfer gear by a lever arm. The drive gear and transfer gear are coupled and fixed to the cutter body but the propulsion gear rotates about the transfer gear via the lever arm. This gear assembly enables the propulsion gear to move as required to provide both downward and forward force on a material to be cut, such as a cast. A self-propelled cutter may have a drive input that is coupled with a drive input device, such as a crank or an electric motor. A cutter may have a first gear assembly on a first side of the cutter body and a second gear assembly on a second side.
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