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Method for effecting low-loss torque transmission in planetary gears

US7291088B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 20, 2003
Grant dateNov 6, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 5, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19633
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for effecting torque transmission in a single-stage planetary gear comprising 2-6 planet units. The arrangement and the interaction of individual gear elements in conjunction with a method for mounting and adjusting them result in a torque transmission with uniform load distribution to the individual planet units.

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