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Planetary gear system and gears therefore
Assignee: ENERGISTICS Inc
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Filing: 1979-05-17
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Granted: 1981-07-28
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Expires: 1999-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A single-stage high-ratio compound planetary gear system has gears configured for optimal tooth profile contact to minimize Hertzian stresses under relatively high contact loads characteristic of high-ratio gearing. Criteria is established for determining the optimal line of action required to attain a substantially constant relative radius of curvature between the teeth of a mating set and optimal tooth geometry for maximal contact between mating teeth.
Inventors
- 👤 George Rosen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:42
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H55/00; F16H55/02; F16H55/08; F16H1/00; F16H1/28; F16H1/46; F16H2001/2872; F16H2001/2881; F16H2055/0893; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S475/00; Y10S475/904; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19949; Y10T74/19963; Y10T74/19972
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
In a planetary gear system having a first ring gear, a pair of planet gears, means supporting said planet gears for coaxial rotation in unison and for rotation about the axis of said first ring gear with one of said planet gears in intermeshing engagement with said first ring gear, a sun gear journaled for coaxial rotation relative to said first ring gear and in intermeshing engagement with the other of said planet gears, and a second ring gear journaled for coaxial rotation relative to said first ring gear and in intermeshing engagement with said other planet gear, said first ring gear and said one planet gear forming one set of gears, said sun gear, said other planet gear and said second ring gear forming another set of gears, the improvement wherein each gear in at least one of the sets is engaged with another of the gears in said one set along a line of action in accordance with the equation: Y=-(χ.sub.p tanφ.sub.o +χ.sub.p.sup.3 b) wherein: φ o is the pressure angle; y is one rectangular coordinate of a point on said line of action; χ p is the other rectangular coordinate of said point; and b has a value other than zero.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
In a planetary gear system having a first ring gear, a pair of planet gears, means supporting said planet gears for coaxial rotation in unison and for rotation about the axis of said first ring gear with one of said planet gears in intermeshing engagement with said first ring gear, a sun gear journaled for coaxial rotation relative to said first ring gear and in intermeshing engagement with the other of said planet gears, and a second ring gear journaled for coaxial rotation relative to said first ring gear and in intermeshing engagement with said other planet gear, said first ring gear and said one planet gear forming one set of gears, said sun gear, said other planet gear and said second ring gear forming another set of gears, the improvement wherein each gear in at least one of the sets is engaged with another of the gears in said one set along a line of action in accordance with the equation: Y=-(χ.sub.p tanφ.sub.o +χ.sub.p.sup.3 b) wherein: φ o is the pressure angle; y is one rectangular coordinate of a point on said line of action; χ p is the other rectangular coordinate of said point; and b has a value other than zero.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
In a planetary gear system as set forth in claim 1 the further improvement wherein b has a positive value.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a planetary gear system as set forth in claim 1 the further improvement wherein the value of b is not greater than 0.5.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
In a planetary gear system as set forth in claim 1 the further improvement wherein the ratio of the face width to the pitch diameter of each of said gears in said one of said sets is less than 1.0.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
In a planetary gear system as set forth in any one of claims 1 through 4 the further improvement wherein the relative radius of curvature of the teeth in said one set of gears is substantially constant throughout a range of values of y which define coordinates along the usable length of said line of action.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
In a planetary gear system as set forth in claim 1 the further improvement wherein said means supporting said planet gears comprises a carrier and bearings supporting said planet gears in said carrier and said bearings have a radial clearance greater than the eccentric tolerance of said system.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a planetary gear system as set forth in claim 6 the further improvement wherein said eccentric tolerance of said system is further characterized as the eccentric tolerance between said sun gear and said second ring gear.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
In a planetary gear system as set forth in claim 6 the further improvement wherein said carrier and said second ring gear are supported by bearings and the bearings which support said planet gears have a radial clearance greater than the radial clearance of the bearings which support said carrier and said second ring gear.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
A pair of mating gears including an internal ring gear and at least one planet gear having a line of action in accordance with the equation: y=-(tan φ.sub.o χ.sub.p +χ.sub.p.sup.3 b) wherein: φ o is the pressure angle; y is one rectangular coordinate of a point on said line of action; χ p is the other rectangular coordinate of said point; and b has a value other than zero.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
A pair of mating gears including an internal ring gear and at least one planet gear having a line of action in accordance with the equation: y=-(tan φ.sub.o χ.sub.p +χ.sub.p.sup.3 b) wherein: φ o is the pressure angle; y is one rectangular coordinate of a point on said line of action; χ p is the other rectangular coordinate of said point; and b has a value other than zero.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A pair of mating gears as set forth in claim 9 wherein b has a positive value.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pair of mating gears as set forth in claim 9 wherein the value of b is not greater than 0.5.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pair of mating gears as set forth in claim 9 wherein the ratio of the face width to the pitch diameter of each of the gears in said pair is less than 1.0.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
A pair of mating gears as set forth in any one of claims 9 through 12 wherein the relative radius of curvature of the tooth profiles of each of the gears in said pair is substantially constant throughout a range of values of y which define coordinates along the usable length of said line of action.
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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) | 1984-07-27 | 1985-01-26 | 1985-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-27 | 1989-01-26 | 1989-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-27 | 1993-01-26 | 1993-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |