Modular transmission
US5178039A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular transmission is provided having a variety of flexible modules. These include very basic speed gearbox and range gearbox modules to which other modules can be added. The other modules can include a front wheel drive module, a supplemental reduction module, and an intermediate module. The intermediate module can include additional ranges and/or a creeper gear. The entire structure is highly flexible, and allows ready construction of a transmission to meet a particular customer's needs out of standard components which can be produced in mass quantities.
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