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Epicyclic gear system

US8986160B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2012
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H1/2836
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In an epicyclic gear system, each planet gear is connected by a respective connecting pin to an asymmetric planet carrier having two plate portions connected to each other, and only one of which is connectable to a reaction member; and at least one end portion of each connecting pin and the plate portion connected to the reaction member are connected by a radially undulated annular wall flexible angularly and radially.

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