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Pin controlled retainer for epicyclic transmission

US4553451A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1984
Grant dateNov 19, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2025/066
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An epicyclic speed reducing transmission having cylindrical rollers for transmitting torque between first and second confronting surface regions includes a retainer for radially and axially positioning the rollers relative to the first and second confronting surface regions. The retainer includes first and second rings which contain lobes thereon having holes therein which accommodate a series of roller pins. Each of the roller pins has an enlarged roller body portion which rotatably supports the rollers.

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