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Range switching apparatus

US9726281B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2015
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/326
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compact and lightweight range switching apparatus is provided by suppressing the increase in the size of components in the range switching apparatus. The range switching apparatus includes: a motor mounted in a housing; a pinion placed on a shaft of the motor; a sector-shaped gear wheel having an opening inside which a gear engaging the pinion is formed; and an output shaft rotatably supporting the gear wheel in the housing.

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