Combination to support and rotatably drive mass
US8307801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A combination for use in supporting and rotatably driving a mass is disclosed. The combination may have a power source. The combination may also have a flywheel, which may be configured to connect with and rotatably drive the mass. The flywheel may have a flywheel end, which may have a plurality of flywheel protrusions. Additionally, the combination may have a bearing, which may be situated at least partially within the power source. The bearing may be configured to support and at least partially house the flywheel. In addition, the combination may have a crankshaft, which may be shaped to connect with and rotatably drive the flywheel. The crankshaft may have a crankshaft end, which may have a plurality of crankshaft protrusions. The plurality of crankshaft protrusions may be shaped to mesh with the plurality of flywheel protrusions.
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