Cycloid gear assembly with partial contact and related technology
US12398785B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H1/32
- 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 assembly axis in first and second planes, respectively. The gear assembly includes a first transfer member having first lobes and first troughs circumferentially alternating around the assembly axis in a third plane. The gear assembly includes a second transfer member having second lobes and second troughs circumferentially alternating around the assembly axis in a fourth plane. The third and fourth planes are between the first and second planes along the assembly axis. The gear assembly includes first and second pins circumferentially interspersed around the assembly 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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