Patent · US Expired

Speed converter with zero backlash

US5514045A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 1993
Grant dateMay 7, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/1836
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for reducing backlash in a speed converter using balls to interact between input and output cams. Preferred embodiment features two-point contact of balls by drive input and driven output cam tracks under axial preload.

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