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Oscillatory motion speed converter having drive and driven cams with balls and retainer

US5321988A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 1993
Grant dateJun 21, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2107
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus producing oscillatory motion output from a rotary input using balls to interact between input and output cams. Preferred embodiment features a speed reduction stage and an oscillation stage. Dwell periods can be provided as well as indexing to a specific location.

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