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Planetary gear
Assignee: BHS Bayerische Berg Hutten und Salzwerke AG
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Filing: 1973-03-13
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1993-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A planetary gear for use on boats having solar wheels and planetary wheels arranged in a housing, wherein for purposes of inspection, access openings and engaging structures are provided in various parts of the assembly for lifting and moving same, enabling small and larger inspections.
Inventors
- 👤 August Gumpoltsberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:00
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H1/00; F16H1/28; F16H1/48; F16C; F16C2361/00; F16C2361/61; F16C25/00; F16C25/02; F16H57/00; F16H57/02; F16H57/031; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
In an improved planetary gear, particularly for use on boats comprising A. an outer solar wheel having two parts, B. an inner solar wheel, the solar wheels arranged in a housing, C. planetary wheels and support means therefor, D. inner and outer coupling sleeves at the planetary wheels, E. the improvement comprising access openings in 1. the housing 2. the wheels support means, 3. the coupling sleeves said openings extending to the outer solar wheel, the planetary wheels, and the inner solar wheels, F. means for engaging assembly members said last means comprising recesses at 1. the outer solar wheel 2. the planetary wheels, and the planetary wheel support means the recesses at the solar wheels and the planetary wheels comprising circumferential grooves at the frontal surfaces, and G. each planetary wheel support means including a hollow planetary wheel bolt, said bolt being adapted to slidably receive a tubular support for a mounting flange for a traction device, 1. the planetary wheel bolt including first thread bores therein for engaging members connected with the mounting flange, 2. the planetary wheel support means including second thread bores therein outward of the wheel bolt bores for securing hydraulic cylinders supported by the mounting flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
In an improved planetary gear, particularly for use on boats comprising A. an outer solar wheel having two parts, B. an inner solar wheel, the solar wheels arranged in a housing, C. planetary wheels and support means therefor, D. inner and outer coupling sleeves at the planetary wheels, E. the improvement comprising access openings in 1. the housing 2. the wheels support means, 3. the coupling sleeves said openings extending to the outer solar wheel, the planetary wheels, and the inner solar wheels, F. means for engaging assembly members said last means comprising recesses at 1. the outer solar wheel 2. the planetary wheels, and the planetary wheel support means the recesses at the solar wheels and the planetary wheels comprising circumferential grooves at the frontal surfaces, and G. each planetary wheel support means including a hollow planetary wheel bolt, said bolt being adapted to slidably receive a tubular support for a mounting flange for a traction device, 1. the planetary wheel bolt including first thread bores therein for engaging members connected with the mounting flange, 2. the planetary wheel support means including second thread bores therein outward of the wheel bolt bores for securing hydraulic cylinders supported by the mounting flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
4 words
the wheels support means,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
4 words
the wheels support means,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
the planetary wheels, and the planetary wheel support means the recesses at the solar wheels and the planetary wheels comprising circumferential grooves at the frontal surfaces, and G. each planetary wheel support means including a hollow planetary wheel bolt, said bolt being adapted to slidably receive a tubular support for a mounting flange for a traction device,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
the planetary wheels, and the planetary wheel support means the recesses at the solar wheels and the planetary wheels comprising circumferential grooves at the frontal surfaces, and G. each planetary wheel support means including a hollow planetary wheel bolt, said bolt being adapted to slidably receive a tubular support for a mounting flange for a traction device,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A gear according to claim 1, including a first and second elastic ring, the inner coupling sleeve being axially secured by the elastic rings to the outer coupling sleeve, the first elastic ring being constructed to be tensioned within its bearing groove by a radially displaceable wedging member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
the planetary wheel support means including second thread bores therein outward of the wheel bolt bores for securing hydraulic cylinders supported by the mounting flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
the planetary wheel support means including second thread bores therein outward of the wheel bolt bores for securing hydraulic cylinders supported by the mounting flange.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
the coupling sleeves said openings extending to the outer solar wheel, the planetary wheels, and the inner solar wheels, F. means for engaging assembly members said last means comprising recesses at
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
the coupling sleeves said openings extending to the outer solar wheel, the planetary wheels, and the inner solar wheels, F. means for engaging assembly members said last means comprising recesses at
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |