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Reverse sprocket transfer case

US7815542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 2, 2007
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H3/60
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transfer case comprising a rotational input member, a rotational output member, a rotational planetary gear portion operatingly engaged between the input member and the output member, a moveable cam member selectively engagable with the planetary gear portion, whereby the rotation of the planetary gear portion is stopped when the cam member is engaged with the planetary gear portion, the rotational direction of the output member is in the same direction as the input member when the cam member is not engaged with the planetary gear portion, and the rotational direction of the output member is opposite the rotational direction of the input member when the cam member is engaged with the planetary gear portion.

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