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House swing sensor follower pinion

US12421692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2022
Grant dateSep 23, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H1/10
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A follower pinion apparatus can include a swing gear system comprised of a swing gear and a swing motor pinion. The follower pinion apparatus can also include a nonmetallic follower pinion positioned to mesh with the swing gear and a sensor configured to sense a position of the follower pinion.

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