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Hypocycloidal crank apparatus

US8894530B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 16, 2010
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 16, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2055/176
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an improved hypocycloidal crank apparatus employing as a stator an internally toothed, continuous, synchronous belt. The apparatus is quiet, easily repaired, and does not require lubrication. It is useful for driving air pumps and the like.

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