US4147071A
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Low backlash gear reduction assembly
Assignee: Globe Motors Inc
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Filing: 1978-02-01
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Granted: 1979-04-03
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Expires: 1998-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A precision gear reduction assembly for a gear train assembly for a gear train incorporates a backlash control in which the intermediate gear shaft has one end only mounted within an eccentric bushing. The bushing provides for the adjustment of the intermeshing of the final two gears of the gear train by tilting the intermediate shaft slightly as the bushing is rotated to achieve the desired degree of backlash control.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack B. Scribner
- 👤 Edward W. Moorman
- 👤 James S. Payne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H57/00; F16H57/12; F16H1/00; F16H1/02; F16H1/20; F16H57/02; F16H57/021; F16H57/022; F16H2057/02034; F16H2057/0222; F16H2057/0224; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T409/00; Y10T409/30; Y10T409/304536; Y10T409/304592; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19623; Y10T74/19642; Y10T74/19679; Y10T74/19684
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
In a reduction gear assembly in which a pinion gear drives a gear-pinion cluster mounted on a shaft which in turn drives a bull gear, the improvement in backlash control comprising means mounting one end of said shaft for eccentric adjustment at the pinion end thereof only in a motion toward and away from intermesh with said bull gear.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a reduction gear assembly in which a pinion gear drives a gear-pinion cluster mounted on a shaft which in turn drives a bull gear, the improvement in backlash control comprising means mounting one end of said shaft for eccentric adjustment at the pinion end thereof only in a motion toward and away from intermesh with said bull gear.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said shaft mounting means includes an eccentric bushing, a bushing mounting plate, said bushing mounted in said plate for rotational adjusting movement, and a bearing supporting said shaft on one end in said bushing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a precision speed reduction gear train comprising an input spur gear, a pair of spaced parallel plates, a transverse first shaft rotatably mounted between said plates, a gear-pinion cluster mounted on said shaft with the gear in running engagement with said input spur gear, a second shaft rotatably mounted on said plates, a bull gear on said second shaft in running engagement with the pinion portion of said gear-pinion cluster, and means mounting one end of said first shaft in one of said plates for eccentric movement about the axis of said shaft providing a variation in the intermesh between said pinion and said bull gear for elimination of backlash.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a precision speed reduction gear train comprising an input spur gear, a pair of spaced parallel plates, a transverse first shaft rotatably mounted between said plates, a gear-pinion cluster mounted on said shaft with the gear in running engagement with said input spur gear, a second shaft rotatably mounted on said plates, a bull gear on said second shaft in running engagement with the pinion portion of said gear-pinion cluster, and means mounting one end of said first shaft in one of said plates for eccentric movement about the axis of said shaft providing a variation in the intermesh between said pinion and said bull gear for elimination of backlash.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The gear train of claim 3 further including ball bearing means rotatably supporting each end of said shaft, and said eccentric adjustment means comprising a plastic sleeve having an eccentric opening therein receiving one of said bearings and being mounted for rotation in said plate, said sleeve having index means thereon to facilitate location of said sleeve within said plate.
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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) | 1982-04-02 | 1982-10-02 | 1983-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-02 | 1986-10-02 | 1987-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-02 | 1990-10-02 | 1991-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |