US3879623A
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Window regulator driving means for an automobile
Assignee: Marelli Corp
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Filing: 1974-03-18
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1994-03-18
Abstract
Abstract Improved window regulator driving means for an automobile, comprising, in combination, a casing, a printed motor, epicyclic gearing driven thereby, and an output gear for driving the window regulator, which is characterized by a small size, narrow width and light weight for mounting the same inside a body of a door, and an appreciable reduction ratio for moving a glass sliding door at an adequate speed. The printed motor and epicyclic gearing driven thereby are housed within respective discrete chambers of the casing for filling the gear box with lubricating oil for lubricating the gearing. A removable emergency handle may be annexed for manual operation of the printed motor. The starting torque of the printed motor may be compensated by a joint formed in the output gear having a circumferential clearance therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Shiuichi Miyake
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:39
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K7/00; H02K7/10; H02K7/116; E; E05; E05F; E05F15/00; E05F15/60; E05F15/603; E05F15/665; E05F15/689; E05F15/692; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/50; E05Y2900/53; E05Y2900/55
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
306 words
A window regulator driving means for an automobile, comprising, in combination, a printed motor, a double epicyclic gearing, an output gear and a housing therefor, said printed motor comprising a printed rotor, at least one permanent magnet, at least one brush, and a magnetic permeable plate, said magnetic permeable plate dividing said housing interior into discrete chambers, said printed rotor, said permanent magnet, and said brush occupying one of said discrete chambers for thereby forming a chamber for said printed motor, said printed rotor being rotatable in said discrete chamber, said double epicyclic gearing occupying another of said discrete chambers, whereby said another discrete chamber may be filled with lubricating oil for lubricating said gearing without interrupting said printed motor which is located within said first discrete chamber, said double epicyclic gearing comprising a primary sun gear, a primary planetary gear, a primary planetary gear carrier, a secondary sun gear, a secondary planetary gear, a secondary planetary gear carrier, and an internal gear, said primary sun gear being connected coaxially with said printed rotor, said primary planetary gear being larger than and in mesh with said primary sun gear and rotatably held on said primary planetary gear carrier, said secondary sun gear being connected coaxially with said primary planetary gear carrier, said secondary planetary gear being larger than and in mesh with said secondary sun gear and rotatably held on said secondary planetary gear carrier, and said internal gear being connected coaxially with said magnetic permeable plate and larger than and in mesh with said primary planetary gear and said secondary gear, and said output gear being adapted to be driven by said secondary planetary gear carrier and to drive said window regulator, whereby said window regulator is driven by said printed motor at a lower speed than a speed at which said printed motor runs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
306 words
A window regulator driving means for an automobile, comprising, in combination, a printed motor, a double epicyclic gearing, an output gear and a housing therefor, said printed motor comprising a printed rotor, at least one permanent magnet, at least one brush, and a magnetic permeable plate, said magnetic permeable plate dividing said housing interior into discrete chambers, said printed rotor, said permanent magnet, and said brush occupying one of said discrete chambers for thereby forming a chamber for said printed motor, said printed rotor being rotatable in said discrete chamber, said double epicyclic gearing occupying another of said discrete chambers, whereby said another discrete chamber may be filled with lubricating oil for lubricating said gearing without interrupting said printed motor which is located within said first discrete chamber, said double epicyclic gearing comprising a primary sun gear, a primary planetary gear, a primary planetary gear carrier, a secondary sun gear, a secondary planetary gear, a secondary planetary gear carrier, and an internal gear, said primary sun gear being connected coaxially with said printed rotor, said primary planetary gear being larger than and in mesh with said primary sun gear and rotatably held on said primary planetary gear carrier, said secondary sun gear being connected coaxially with said primary planetary gear carrier, said secondary planetary gear being larger than and in mesh with said secondary sun gear and rotatably held on said secondary planetary gear carrier, and said internal gear being connected coaxially with said magnetic permeable plate and larger than and in mesh with said primary planetary gear and said secondary gear, and said output gear being adapted to be driven by said secondary planetary gear carrier and to drive said window regulator, whereby said window regulator is driven by said printed motor at a lower speed than a speed at which said printed motor runs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
306 words
A window regulator driving means for an automobile, comprising, in combination, a printed motor, a double epicyclic gearing, an output gear and a housing therefor, said printed motor comprising a printed rotor, at least one permanent magnet, at least one brush, and a magnetic permeable plate, said magnetic permeable plate dividing said housing interior into discrete chambers, said printed rotor, said permanent magnet, and said brush occupying one of said discrete chambers for thereby forming a chamber for said printed motor, said printed rotor being rotatable in said discrete chamber, said double epicyclic gearing occupying another of said discrete chambers, whereby said another discrete chamber may be filled with lubricating oil for lubricating said gearing without interrupting said printed motor which is located within said first discrete chamber, said double epicyclic gearing comprising a primary sun gear, a primary planetary gear, a primary planetary gear carrier, a secondary sun gear, a secondary planetary gear, a secondary planetary gear carrier, and an internal gear, said primary sun gear being connected coaxially with said printed rotor, said primary planetary gear being larger than and in mesh with said primary sun gear and rotatably held on said primary planetary gear carrier, said secondary sun gear being connected coaxially with said primary planetary gear carrier, said secondary planetary gear being larger than and in mesh with said secondary sun gear and rotatably held on said secondary planetary gear carrier, and said internal gear being connected coaxially with said magnetic permeable plate and larger than and in mesh with said primary planetary gear and said secondary gear, and said output gear being adapted to be driven by said secondary planetary gear carrier and to drive said window regulator, whereby said window regulator is driven by said printed motor at a lower speed than a speed at which said printed motor runs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
306 words
A window regulator driving means for an automobile, comprising, in combination, a printed motor, a double epicyclic gearing, an output gear and a housing therefor, said printed motor comprising a printed rotor, at least one permanent magnet, at least one brush, and a magnetic permeable plate, said magnetic permeable plate dividing said housing interior into discrete chambers, said printed rotor, said permanent magnet, and said brush occupying one of said discrete chambers for thereby forming a chamber for said printed motor, said printed rotor being rotatable in said discrete chamber, said double epicyclic gearing occupying another of said discrete chambers, whereby said another discrete chamber may be filled with lubricating oil for lubricating said gearing without interrupting said printed motor which is located within said first discrete chamber, said double epicyclic gearing comprising a primary sun gear, a primary planetary gear, a primary planetary gear carrier, a secondary sun gear, a secondary planetary gear, a secondary planetary gear carrier, and an internal gear, said primary sun gear being connected coaxially with said printed rotor, said primary planetary gear being larger than and in mesh with said primary sun gear and rotatably held on said primary planetary gear carrier, said secondary sun gear being connected coaxially with said primary planetary gear carrier, said secondary planetary gear being larger than and in mesh with said secondary sun gear and rotatably held on said secondary planetary gear carrier, and said internal gear being connected coaxially with said magnetic permeable plate and larger than and in mesh with said primary planetary gear and said secondary gear, and said output gear being adapted to be driven by said secondary planetary gear carrier and to drive said window regulator, whereby said window regulator is driven by said printed motor at a lower speed than a speed at which said printed motor runs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A window regulator driving means for an automobile as claimed in claim 1 including a cover plate connected coaxially to said internal gear and defining therewith and with said magnetic permeable plate an enclosure for said another discrete chamber, which houses said double epicyclic gearing, whereby said another discrete chamber may be filled with lubricating oil for lubricating said gearing without spillage from said driving means housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A window regulator driving means for an automobile as claimed in claim 1 which additionally includes a manually operable emergency handle adapted to be brought removably in engagement with an end of a shaft of said printed rotor, whereby said window regulator may be manually driven.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A window regulator driving means for an automobile as claimed in claim 1, in which said output gear comprises a driver and a follower, a circumferential clearance being provided therebetween, whereby a starting torque of said printed motor is compensated.
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) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |