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Multi-ratio transmission system with parallel vertical and coaxial planet gears

US8894533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2013
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H3/62
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-ratio transmission system with parallel vertical and coaxial planet gears is provided, including: multiple planet gear sub-systems, a coupling assembly, a setting element, a setting element controller, an annular gear, a cylindrical casing, a sprocket and a central axle. The planet gear sub-systems are disposed coaxially in series along a first axis. Each of the planet gear sub-system includes a sun gear and at least one planet gear. The coupling assembly transmits the rotation between every two adjacent planet gear sub-systems. The setting element optionally engages with the sun gear. The annular gear is engaged to the planet gear of at least one planet gear sub-system. The cylindrical casing encloses the planet gear sub-systems. The sprocket is installed onto the planet gear sub-systems through a one-way clutch. The central axle enables the hollowed tube of the setting element controller to rotate around the central axle.

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