Epicyclic gear system
US8986160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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