US4191070A
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Planetary transmission with plural power paths
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-31
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Granted: 1980-03-04
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Expires: 1998-03-31
Abstract
Abstract There is described a transmission arrangement wherein a substantially steady-state power source drives an input shaft. The output shaft is selectively driven by gear arrangements between the input and output shafts. The output shaft is driven and accelerated as a function of retardation which is supplied to the gear arrangement between the input and output shafts.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester L. McKinniss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:23
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H3/00; F16H3/44; F16H3/72; F16H3/721
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
A transmission device comprising: input shaft means; output shaft means; first planetary gear means connected to one end of said input shaft means; first ring gear means connected to one end of said output shaft means; said first planetary gear means and said first ring gear means arranged to be in meshing engagement; first sun gear means rotatably mounted adjacent said one end of said input shaft means and in meshing engagement with said first planetary gear means; retarding means for controlling the rotation of said first sun gear means in order to selectively engage said input shaft means and said output shaft means via the engagement of said first planetary gear means and said first ring gear means; bearing means included in said first ring gear means for supporting said one end of said input shaft means; intermediate shaft means; secondary planetary gear means connected to one end of said intermediate shaft means; second sun gear means rotatably mounted adjacent said one end of said intermediate shaft means, and in meshing engagement with said first sun gear means; first output gear means connected to said output shaft means; second output gear means connected to said intermediate shaft means and in meshing engagement with said first output gear means; second ring gear means connected to said retarding means and in meshing engagement with said second planetary gear means; and each of said first and second sun gear means includes first and second gear portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
244 words
A transmission device comprising: input shaft means; output shaft means; first planetary gear means connected to one end of said input shaft means; first ring gear means connected to one end of said output shaft means; said first planetary gear means and said first ring gear means arranged to be in meshing engagement; first sun gear means rotatably mounted adjacent said one end of said input shaft means and in meshing engagement with said first planetary gear means; retarding means for controlling the rotation of said first sun gear means in order to selectively engage said input shaft means and said output shaft means via the engagement of said first planetary gear means and said first ring gear means; bearing means included in said first ring gear means for supporting said one end of said input shaft means; intermediate shaft means; secondary planetary gear means connected to one end of said intermediate shaft means; second sun gear means rotatably mounted adjacent said one end of said intermediate shaft means, and in meshing engagement with said first sun gear means; first output gear means connected to said output shaft means; second output gear means connected to said intermediate shaft means and in meshing engagement with said first output gear means; second ring gear means connected to said retarding means and in meshing engagement with said second planetary gear means; and each of said first and second sun gear means includes first and second gear portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The transmission device recited in claim 1 wherein, said first gear portions of said first and second sun gears are in meshing engagement with the respective one of said first and second planetary gear means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The transmission device recited in claim 2 wherein said second gear portions of said first and second sun gear means are in mutual meshing engagement.
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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) | 1983-03-04 | 1983-09-03 | 1984-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-04 | 1987-09-03 | 1988-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-04 | 1991-09-03 | 1992-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |