Patent · US Expired

Multiple drive train for small devices

US4205561A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 1978
Grant dateJun 3, 1980
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/194
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a drive train for small devices such as postage meters and the like wherein various speeds and drives to different sets of outputs are required during different phases of operation. The drive train of the invention negates the need for a burdensome number of components through the use of a unique combination of gears and clutches.

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