Translatable drive apparatus
US4699016A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 1986 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19665
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive apparatus having a drive shaft, at least one driven element fixedly secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith, and at least one driven shaft operatively connected to the drive shaft. The driven shaft is oriented perpendicular to the drive shaft and is translatable along a portion of the length of the drive shaft. The drive apparatus also includes a device for continuously rotating the drive shaft, whereby the driven element and the driven shaft are continuously rotated.
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