Patent · US Expired

Method of providing infinitely adjustable eccentric motion from a rotary motion

US4538336A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 1982
Grant dateSep 3, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 9, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/5793
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is a method and apparatus for quickly and infinitely adjusting the degree of eccentricity of a rotating member wherein a first rotating member is provided with interlocking means to a second member carrying means to rotate at an adjustable off-center relationship to the primary radial center of the initial rotating member. The adjustment is accomplished by an interconnecting tapered fit between the two members utilizing a critical tapered angle which is capable of locking in position by the taper itself but yet which can release when desired for adjustment.

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