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Anti-backlash gear assembly

US4072064A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1977
Grant dateFeb 7, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19898
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anti-backlash gear assembly including an hydraulic piston that automatically maintains clearance-filling positioning of two relatively circumferentially adjustable axial parts of a split gear by receipt of hydraulic fluid from a local accumulator via a fluid-retaining check valve means.

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