Transmission system for pump drive
US7901314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2037/088
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission system for use in a pump system comprising a prime mover driving a pump, the transmission system comprising: an epicylic gear system comprising a sun gear and a ring gear, and a planet gear engaged between the sun gear and ring gear; a main input drive arranged to be driven by the prime mover; an auxiliary input drive arranged to be driven by the prime mover; and an output drive arranged to drive the pump; wherein the main input drive is connected to the sun gear and either (i) the auxiliary input drive is connected to the ring gear and the output drive is lead from the planet gear; or (ii) the auxiliary input drive is connected to the planet gear and the output drive is lead from the ring gear.
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