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Camshaft phase change device
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1991-10-11
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Granted: 1993-06-15
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Expires: 2011-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A phase change device of the type wherein an axially displaceable advancing plate drivingly interconnects input and output members through angled or helical, surfaces formed on interfacing portions of the input and output members. In accordance with the invention a plurality of balls of the type used in antifriction bearings are carried by the advancing plate and the interfacing portions of the input and output members are formed as angled or helical grooves in which said balls are received.
Inventors
- 👤 Oscar G. Danieli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:30
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01L; F01L1/00; F01L1/34; F01L1/344; F01L1/34403; F01L1/34406
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
In a phase change device comprising an output member; an input member; advancing means interconnecting the input and output members, said advancing means including an advancing member operative upon axial movement thereof to effect limited relative rotation between the input and output members; drum means engaged with said advancing member to effect said axial movement of said advancing member when a retarding force is applied to said drum means; and actuating means operable to apply said retarding force; the improvement wherein said advancing means comprises a plurality of balls carried by said advancing member; said advancing member comprises a substantially tubular member having a plurality of holes formed therein, said balls being received with said holes; said output member has a first set of grooves formed therein engageable with said balls; and said input member has a second set of grooves formed therein engageable with said balls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
In a phase change device comprising an output member; an input member; advancing means interconnecting the input and output members, said advancing means including an advancing member operative upon axial movement thereof to effect limited relative rotation between the input and output members; drum means engaged with said advancing member to effect said axial movement of said advancing member when a retarding force is applied to said drum means; and actuating means operable to apply said retarding force; the improvement wherein said advancing means comprises a plurality of balls carried by said advancing member; said advancing member comprises a substantially tubular member having a plurality of holes formed therein, said balls being received with said holes; said output member has a first set of grooves formed therein engageable with said balls; and said input member has a second set of grooves formed therein engageable with said balls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein one or both of said sets of grooves are formed in a helical pattern.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-06-14 | 1996-12-14 | 1997-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-14 | 2000-12-14 | 2001-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-14 | 2004-12-14 | 2005-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |