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Gimballed coupling for lead screw and nut assembly
Assignee: Gerber Systems Corp
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Filing: 1977-06-10
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Granted: 1978-12-26
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Expires: 1997-06-10
Abstract
Abstract Gimballed coupling for use with a lead screw and nut assembly having a housing with the nut mounted in the housing and the nut threadedly engaging the lead screw. A transfer plate is provided. A thrust bearing assembly is carried by the transfer plate. First and second bearing members are provided which are disposed between the nut and the thrust bearing assembly. The first bearing member engages the housing and the second bearing member engages the thrust bearing. The first and second bearing members have cooperative spherical surfaces to permit the pivotal movement of the nut with respect to the transfer plate. Means is carried by the transfer plate and the housing for yieldably urging the housing towards the transfer plate. Additional means is provided for preventing rotation of the housing with respect to the transfer plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven K. Harbaugh
- 👤 Frank R. Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H25/00; F16H25/18; F16H25/20; F16H25/24; B; B23; B23Q; B23Q5/00; B23Q5/22; B23Q5/34; B23Q5/38; B23Q5/40; B23Q5/408; F16H2025/2445; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/18576; Y10T74/1868
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
In the combination of a gimballed coupling and a lead screw and nut assembly, the lead screw and nut assembly comprising a lead screw and a nut threadedly mounted on the lead screw, said lead screw being adapted to be driven for imparting motion to the nut axially of the lead screw, the gimballed coupling comprising a housing captivating said nut, a transfer plate, a thrust bearing assembly carried by the transfer plate, first and second bearing members disposed between the nut and the thrust bearing assembly, said first bearing member engaging said housing, said second bearing member engaging said thrust bearing assembly, said first and second bearing members having cooperative generally spherical surfaces, means carried by the transfer plate and the housing for yieldably urging the housing towards the transfer plate so that the first and second bearing members have their cooperative spherical surfaces in engagement with each other and means for preventing rotation of said housing with respect to said transfer plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
In the combination of a gimballed coupling and a lead screw and nut assembly, the lead screw and nut assembly comprising a lead screw and a nut threadedly mounted on the lead screw, said lead screw being adapted to be driven for imparting motion to the nut axially of the lead screw, the gimballed coupling comprising a housing captivating said nut, a transfer plate, a thrust bearing assembly carried by the transfer plate, first and second bearing members disposed between the nut and the thrust bearing assembly, said first bearing member engaging said housing, said second bearing member engaging said thrust bearing assembly, said first and second bearing members having cooperative generally spherical surfaces, means carried by the transfer plate and the housing for yieldably urging the housing towards the transfer plate so that the first and second bearing members have their cooperative spherical surfaces in engagement with each other and means for preventing rotation of said housing with respect to said transfer plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A coupling as in claim 1 wherein said thrust bearing assembly includes means for permitting movement of said second bearing member laterally of the shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A coupling as in claim 2 wherein said thrust bearing assembly includes an annular member and a plurality of ball bearings circumferentially spaced in said annular member and being engaged by said second bearing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A coupling as in claim 1 together with a bumper ring carried by the transfer plate, said bumper ring being adapted to be engaged by the housing, said second bearing member being disposed within the bumper member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
In an assembly of the character described, a lead screw, a nut threadedly mounted on the lead screw, a housing capturing said nut, a transfer plate, a thrust bearing assembly carried by said transfer plate, first and second bearing members disposed between said nut and said thrust bearing assembly, said first bearing member engaging said housing, said second bearing member engaging said thrust bearing assembly, said first and second bearing members having cooperative generally spherical surfaces in engagement with each other, means carried by said transfer plate and said housing for yieldably urging the housing towards the transfer plate so that said cooperative spherical surfaces of said first and second bearing members are maintained in engagement with each other and means for preventing rotation of said housing with respect to said transfer plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
133 words
In an assembly of the character described, a lead screw, a nut threadedly mounted on the lead screw, a housing capturing said nut, a transfer plate, a thrust bearing assembly carried by said transfer plate, first and second bearing members disposed between said nut and said thrust bearing assembly, said first bearing member engaging said housing, said second bearing member engaging said thrust bearing assembly, said first and second bearing members having cooperative generally spherical surfaces in engagement with each other, means carried by said transfer plate and said housing for yieldably urging the housing towards the transfer plate so that said cooperative spherical surfaces of said first and second bearing members are maintained in engagement with each other and means for preventing rotation of said housing with respect to said transfer plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly as in claim 5 wherein said thrust bearing assembly includes a plurality of ball bearings engaged by said second bearing member and permitting lateral movement of said second bearing member with respect to said thrust bearing assembly.
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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) | 1981-12-25 | 1982-06-26 | 1982-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-25 | 1986-06-26 | 1986-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-25 | 1990-06-26 | 1990-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |