Compliant carrier wall for improved gearbox load sharing
US8172717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49464
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A planetary gear system and a method of fabricating same. The planetary gear system includes at least one planet gear, at least one planet pin receiving the at least one planet gear, and a carrier. The carrier itself includes at least one carrier opening for accommodating the at least planet gear, at least one planet pin opening for receiving the at least one planet pin, and at least one flex portion within a wall of the carrier for providing enhanced compliance to the carrier in response to force directed on the at least one planet gear.
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