Patent · US Expired

Ring gear positioner

US4158972A · kind A · utility

18Cited by
5References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 1978
Grant dateJun 26, 1979
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H1/46
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a double planetary reduction final drive gearing arrangement for vehicles, a composite ring gear including two ring gear segments, and means for positioning and mounting the ring gear segments in the gearing arrangement, the composite providing a stepped reduction gear ratio and manufacturing economies and advantages.

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