Toroidal transmission with split torque and equalization planetary drive
US5044214A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H37/086
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A traction transmission mechanism comprising toric shaped inner and outer race elements, a series of pairs of transmission rollers arranged between the race elements, an epicycle gear train, and drive shaft and driven shaft or other structure constructively cooperating with the mechanism, to efficiently and compactly furnish output force, in either direction, with the transmission incorporating various load equalization mechanisms to balance roller element tangential and radial forces.
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