Roller bearing internal pinion counter
US4195768A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 1978 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06M1/163
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An internal pinion revolution counter includes a bearing member rotatably supporting an input shaft. At least first and second number wheels are provided each having a radially outwardly extending web portion joined to an annular flange portion, the first and second number wheel flange portions respectively extending toward each other. Each web portion has an annular bearing surface which defines a central opening. The flange portion of the first number wheel has an internal gear segment and cooperating internal locking cam formed thereon, and the flange portion of the second number wheel has an internal full tooth gear formed thereon. The first number wheel is connected to the input shaft for rotation therewith. A pinion carrier is arranged within the center opening in the web portion of the second number wheel, surrounds the input shaft, and is secured against rotation with respect to the input shaft. A transfer pinion is rotatably connected to the pinion carrier, has full tooth portions respectively meshing with the full tooth gear and the rear segment, and a mutilated portion cooperating with the locking cam. A plurality of rollers are rotatably connected to the pinion carrier …
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