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Speed change device

US9695929B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 2015
Grant dateJul 4, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S903/945
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A speed change device includes a power transfer shaft, a tubular shaft member, and a planetary gear mechanism that has a carrier. An in-shaft oil passage is formed in the power transfer shaft. A radially inner portion of the carrier and the tubular shaft member are splined to each other. An inside opening portion of a guide oil passage is formed in a non-spline portion of the radially inner portion. A target race member of a thrust bearing is disposed so as to abut against the carrier. The radially innermost position of the non-spline portion is on the radially outer side of the radially outermost position of a spline engagement portion. An oil receiving portion is formed by the tubular shaft member, the non-spline portion, and the target race member.

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