Reversible planetary gear assembly
US8771123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49464
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A planetary gear assembly includes a ring gear configured for connection to a rotor of an electric motor when in a first position and configured for connection to a housing of the electric motor when in a second position, a sun gear configured for connection to the housing when the ring gear is in the first position and configured for connection to the rotor when the ring gear is in the second position, and a plurality of planet gears configured to mesh with the ring gear and the sun gear.
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