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US3295394A
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Planetary torque-transmitting gearing
Assignee: Axel Wickman Transmissions Ltd
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Filing: 1963-10-21
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1983-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Albert Whateley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:23
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/02; F16H61/0262; F16H2716/00; F16H2716/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A PLANETARY TORQUE-TRANSMITTING GEARING INCLUDING A FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT, A MEMBER DEFINING A FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER MOVABLE AXIALLY TO ENGAGE SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, SAID PLANETARY GEARING ARRANGED TO TRANSMIT TORQUE AT ONE RATIO WHEN SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER IS ENGAGED WITH SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, A MEMBER DEFINING A SECOND FRICTION SURFACE, SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER MOVABLE AXIALLY AWAY FROM SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE TO ENGAGE SAID SECOND FRICTION SURFACE, SAID PLANETARY GEARING ARRANGED TO TRANSMIT TORQUE AT ANOTHER RATIO WHEN SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER IS ENGAGED WITH SAID SECOND FRICTION SURFACE, A FIRST RESILIENTLY-DISTORTABLE MEANS ARRANGED TO URGE SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER AXIALLY INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, A FORCE-PRODUCING MEANS, A SECOND RESILIENTLY-DISTORTABLE MEANS ARRANGED OPERATIVELY BETWEEN SAID FORCE-PRODUCING MEANS AND SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER, AND SAID FORCE-PRODUCING MEANS OPERABLE TO LOAD SAID SECOND RESILIENTLY-DISTORTABLE MEANS TO URGE SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER AXIALLY AWAY FROM SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SECOND FRICTION SURFACE WHEREBY SAID SECOND RESILIENTLY-DISTORTABLE MEANS WILL PREVENT THE GENERATION OF A SHOCK IN SAID GEARING WHEN SAID FORCE-PRODUCING MEANS IS OPERATED TO ENGAGE SAID ANOTHER RATIO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A PLANETARY TORQUE-TRANSMITTING GEARING INCLUDING A FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT, A MEMBER DEFINING A FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER MOVABLE AXIALLY TO ENGAGE SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, SAID PLANETARY GEARING ARRANGED TO TRANSMIT TORQUE AT ONE RATIO WHEN SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER IS ENGAGED WITH SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, A MEMBER DEFINING A SECOND FRICTION SURFACE, SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER MOVABLE AXIALLY AWAY FROM SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE TO ENGAGE SAID SECOND FRICTION SURFACE, SAID PLANETARY GEARING ARRANGED TO TRANSMIT TORQUE AT ANOTHER RATIO WHEN SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER IS ENGAGED WITH SAID SECOND FRICTION SURFACE, A FIRST RESILIENTLY-DISTORTABLE MEANS ARRANGED TO URGE SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER AXIALLY INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, A FORCE-PRODUCING MEANS, A SECOND RESILIENTLY-DISTORTABLE MEANS ARRANGED OPERATIVELY BETWEEN SAID FORCE-PRODUCING MEANS AND SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER, AND SAID FORCE-PRODUCING MEANS OPERABLE TO LOAD SAID SECOND RESILIENTLY-DISTORTABLE MEANS TO URGE SAID FRICTION ENGAGING MEMBER AXIALLY AWAY FROM SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SECOND FRICTION SURFACE WHEREBY SAID SECOND RESILIENTLY-DISTORTABLE MEANS WILL PREVENT THE GENERATION OF A SHOCK IN SAID GEARING WHEN SAID FORCE-PRODUCING MEANS IS OPERATED TO ENGAGE SAID ANOTHER RATIO.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |