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Vehicle cross drive
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1979-12-17
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Granted: 1981-09-01
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Expires: 1999-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A transversely compact and serviceable vehicle cross drive for a track-type tractor or the like includes a ring gear (38), a pair of planetary gear assemblies (44,48,46,50) mounted to mesh radially within the ring gear (38), a pair of annular support members (30,32), and a pair of bearings (40,42) individually carried by the respective support member (30,32) and rotatably supporting the ring gear. Advantageously the support members (30,32) limit transverse axial movement of the planetary gear assemblies (44,48, 46,50).
Inventors
- 👤 Orville E. Kessinger, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:42
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D67/00; F16D67/02; F16D67/04; B; B60; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/04; B60K17/043; B62; B62D; B62D11/00; B62D11/02; B62D11/06; B62D11/08; B62D55/00; B62D55/08; B62D55/12; B62D55/125; F16H; F16H3/00; F16H3/44; F16H3/46; F16H3/48; F16H3/52; F16H3/54; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19023; Y10T74/19074; Y10T74/19107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A vehicle cross drive having a transverse axis, comprising: a ring gear (38); a pair of planetary gear assemblies (44,48,46,50) individually having a carrier (44,46) and a plurality of planetary gears (48,50) mounted to mesh radially within the ring gear (38); a pair of stationary annular support members (30,32) spaced along the transverse axis; and a pair of bearings (40,42) individually carried by the respective support member (30,32) radially within the ring gear (38) and rotatably supporting the ring gear (38), the support members (30,32) being of a construction sufficient for limiting transverse axial movement of the carriers (44,46).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A vehicle cross drive having a transverse axis, comprising: a ring gear (38); a pair of planetary gear assemblies (44,48,46,50) individually having a carrier (44,46) and a plurality of planetary gears (48,50) mounted to mesh radially within the ring gear (38); a pair of stationary annular support members (30,32) spaced along the transverse axis; and a pair of bearings (40,42) individually carried by the respective support member (30,32) radially within the ring gear (38) and rotatably supporting the ring gear (38), the support members (30,32) being of a construction sufficient for limiting transverse axial movement of the carriers (44,46).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The vehicle cross drive of claim 1 wherein each support member (30,32) has an axially extending flange portion (35,37), the flange portions (35,37) extending toward each other, carrying the bearings (40,42) and individually limiting axial movement of the respective carrier (44,46).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The vehicle cross drive of claim 1 including a vehicle casing (10), a frame portion (14) releasably connected to the casing (10), and wherein the support members (30,32) are releasably connected to the main frame portion (14) on the opposite sides of the ring gear (38).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The vehicle cross drive of claim 3 including a tubular portion (20) releasably connected to the frame portion (14), and an input pinion shaft (52) rotatably connected within the tubular portion (20) and of a construction sufficient for driving the ring gear (38).
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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) | 1984-08-31 | 1985-03-02 | 1985-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-31 | 1989-03-02 | 1989-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-31 | 1993-03-02 | 1993-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |