Modular power take-off assembly

US9145054B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Power Solutions International, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Constantine Xykis · Eagan, US
• Brian Manning · Marquette, US
• Patrick Stockwell · Wood Dale, US
• Andrew J.H. Backus · Santa Cruz, US
• Gary Winemaster · Wood Dale, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 27, 2015
• Grant date: Sep 29, 2015
• Expiry date: Jan 27, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F02B67/06
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular PTO assembly and an engine system comprising a modular PTO assembly are disclosed. The modular PTO assembly is configured to be mounted and secured to a crankcase of an engine, and includes a front cover positioned on a base plate so as to define a housing. The modular PTO assembly also comprises a power input sprocket mechanically coupled to a power output sprocket via a chain. The power input sprocket is coupled to a nose of a crankshaft and is configured to rotate at an approximately same speed as the crankshaft. The power output sprocket is configured to be coupled to a shaft of an auxiliary component and to rotate at an approximately same speed as the shaft, thereby transferring power from the engine to the auxiliary component.