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Power trowel gearbox

US6592290B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 2001
Grant dateJul 15, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F21/247
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A gearbox for a self-propelled power trowel for finishing a concrete surface having a rigid frame adapted to be disposed over a concrete surface, an engine assembly, at least one rotor assembly. The gearbox uses an input shaft having a first bevel gear, an intermediate shaft having a second bevel gear and a first helical gear, and an output shaft having a second helical gear to connect the engine assembly to the rotor assembly to accomplish a double reduction.

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