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Idler gear for a generator

US7926381B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2009
Grant dateApr 19, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19972
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gear set for a generator includes a first gear having a first set of involute teeth and a second gear having a second set of involute teeth circumferentially located about a center axis of rotation. Each set of involute teeth includes respective roll angles, εA-D. For a diametrically smaller one of the first gear and the second gear the roll angle εA is 1.51°-3.51°, the roll angle εB is 7.64°-9.64°, the roll angle εC is 26.03°-28.03°, and the roll angle εD is 32.16°-34.16°, and for a diametrically larger one of the first gear and the second gear the roll angle εA is 15.02°-17.02°, the roll angle εB is 16.7°-18.7°, the roll angle εC is 21.73°-23.73°, and the roll angle εD is 23.41°-25.41°.

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