Patent · US Expired

Oil pump with integral fast acting valve for controlling planetary system torque

US6702701B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 2001
Grant dateMar 9, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2048/346
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides the use of a pump to regulate torque in a planetary gear system. The pump is provided with a bore and a valve, which operates to control the flow of fluid within the bore. When the valve is positioned within the bore to block the flow of fluid between the inlet and outlet of the pump, pressure is generated within the pump. The pump pressure is sufficient to generate torque in the planetary gear system.

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