US4404867A
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Gear unit
Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
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Filing: 1982-04-19
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Granted: 1983-09-20
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Expires: 2002-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A drive transmission gear unit is constructed to make possible adjustments in the relative spacial relationship between the unit gear wheels and a load shaft. The adjustment in the relative relationship between the unit and the load shaft may be carried out without varying the engagement relationships of the rotary elements within the unit. A centering arrangement is provided in the unit whereby the gear housing portion is rotatable about a driven shaft, thus enabling the gear unit to adjust for slack developing in any belt or chain tension means used to transmit rotary motion to a load shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Mueller
- 👤 Ernst Puritscher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:05
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H7/00; F16H7/08; F16H7/10; F16H7/14; F16H7/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19023; Y10T74/19074; Y10T74/19079; Y10T74/19084; Y10T74/1956; Y10T74/19565; Y10T74/1957
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A gear transmission device for connecting to a rotary motor having a drive shaft comprising a housing for receiving therein said drive shaft and first and second driven shafts, said first driven shaft being mounted for rotation on bearing means carried by a stationary support plate, said second driven shaft being mounted for rotation on bearing means carried by said housing, a centering means for maintaining said first driven shaft aligned with said housing, a releasable fastening means connecting said housing for rotation relative to said support plate, and gear wheels drivingly interconnecting said drive shaft with said first and second driven shafts respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A gear transmission device for connecting to a rotary motor having a drive shaft comprising a housing for receiving therein said drive shaft and first and second driven shafts, said first driven shaft being mounted for rotation on bearing means carried by a stationary support plate, said second driven shaft being mounted for rotation on bearing means carried by said housing, a centering means for maintaining said first driven shaft aligned with said housing, a releasable fastening means connecting said housing for rotation relative to said support plate, and gear wheels drivingly interconnecting said drive shaft with said first and second driven shafts respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The gear transmission device of claim 1, wherein said centering means comprises a cylindrical recess formed in said housing and a lug portion formed on said support plate concentric about said first driven shaft for fitting into said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The gear transmission device of claim 2, wherein said bearing means for said first driven shaft are carried by said lug portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The gear transmission device of claim 1, wherein said bearing means for said first driven shaft means has an outer ring and said centering means comprises a lug portion formed on said support plate for supporting said outer ring and a cylindrical recess formed in said housing for concentrically receiving a portion of said first driven shaft bearing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The gear transmission device of claim 1, wherein said fastening means comprises oblong openings formed on said housing, tap hole portions formed on said support plate for correspondingly aligning with said openings, and screws for passing through said openings into said tap holes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gear transmission device of claim 1, wherein said second driven shaft is formed with a drive wheel for a belt.
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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) | 1986-09-19 | 1987-03-21 | 1987-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-19 | 1991-03-21 | 1991-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-19 | 1995-03-21 | 1995-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |