Cycloid gear assembly with alternating contact between transfer members and pins and related technology
US12313146B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2001/325
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gear assembly in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology includes first and second supports extending circumferentially around an axis in first and second planes, respectively. The gear assembly further includes a first transfer member including first lobes and first troughs circumferentially alternating around the axis in a third plane. The gear assembly also includes a second transfer member including second lobes and second troughs circumferentially alternating around the axis in a fourth plane. The planes intersect the axis with the third and fourth planes between the first and second planes. The gear assembly further includes first and second pins circumferentially interspersed around the axis and extending between the first and second supports. The gear assembly transfers torque at least primarily via contact between the first pins and the first lobes and via contact between the second pins and the second lobes.
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