Compliant gear assembly and work machine using same
US7658124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19921
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compliant gear assembly includes a gear ring positioned about a hub and configured to translate responsive to a torque on the gear assembly, and biased toward co-axial alignment with the hub via at least one actuator. A method of managing loads on an idler gear in the gear train is still further provided including translating the gear ring responsive to the torque on the idler gear. A work machine includes an engine having a housing and a geartrain mounted thereon, the geartrain including a crank gear, a cam gear and a compliant idler gear assembly.
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