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Gear assembly with asymmetric flex pin

US8313412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2009
Grant dateNov 20, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H57/082
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An epicyclic gear assembly has a plurality of planetary gear sets secured in a carrier. Each planetary gear set has a planet gear supported by a planet shaft, the planet shaft having its opposite ends supported within the carrier, the planet shaft being capable of defecting along at least a part of its length when the gear assembly is subject to torsional and rotational loads.

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