Range switching apparatus
US9726281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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