Patent classifications
F16D7/00
HARMONIC DRIVE
A harmonic drive including a housing component (4) and a drive element (18) which is held on the housing component, can be deformed by a wave generator (14), is in the form of a flanged bushing and has a toothing region (17) having a cylindrical basic shape and a disc section (19) which adjoins the toothing region (17). Adjoining the disc section (19) there is a bushing section (20) which is concentric to the toothing region (17), overlaps the latter in the axial direction and is held interlockingly between a cylindrical edge section (21), which is thick-walled in comparison with the bushing section (20), of the housing component (4) and an intrinsically rigid component (22) which is likewise solid in comparison with the flanged bushing (18).
Ribbon winding mechanism and tape printing apparatus
There is provided a ribbon winding mechanism including: a winding rotor; a first winding gear that is provided to be coaxial to the winding rotor and rotates the winding rotor; a second winding gear that is provided to be coaxial to the winding rotor and rotates the winding rotor via the first winding gear; a first torque limiter that limits torque, which is transmitted from the first winding gear to the winding rotor, to first torque; a second torque limiter that limits torque, which is transmitted from the second winding gear to the first winding gear, to second torque lower than the first torque; and a torque clutch that inputs power from a feed motor to the first winding gear when the first cartridge is mounted and inputs the power from the feed motor to the second winding gear when the second cartridge is mounted.
Ribbon winding mechanism and tape printing apparatus
There is provided a ribbon winding mechanism including: a winding rotor; a first winding gear that is provided to be coaxial to the winding rotor and rotates the winding rotor; a second winding gear that is provided to be coaxial to the winding rotor and rotates the winding rotor via the first winding gear; a first torque limiter that limits torque, which is transmitted from the first winding gear to the winding rotor, to first torque; a second torque limiter that limits torque, which is transmitted from the second winding gear to the first winding gear, to second torque lower than the first torque; and a torque clutch that inputs power from a feed motor to the first winding gear when the first cartridge is mounted and inputs the power from the feed motor to the second winding gear when the second cartridge is mounted.
SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPENING A SPA HARD COVER
A cover lift system for a spa includes a lifter handle having an upper arm and a lower arm telescopically connected to the upper arm, the upper arm being configured for operative connection to a cover of a spa, and the lower arm being configured for pivotal connection to a base of the spa, and an adjuster mechanism associated with the lifter handle for selectively adjusting a length of the lifter handle to allow for use of the lifter handle with spas of varying sizes.
SLIP CONTROL METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR A DRIVELINE
A slip control method and arrangement for a driveline is described herein. The driveline includes a clutch that is so controlled as to slip when a torque higher than the usable torque attempts to pass through. Accordingly, the clutch prevents the prime mover from stalling.
SLIP CONTROL METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR A DRIVELINE
A slip control method and arrangement for a driveline is described herein. The driveline includes a clutch that is so controlled as to slip when a torque higher than the usable torque attempts to pass through. Accordingly, the clutch prevents the prime mover from stalling.
Geared Rotary Power Distribution Unit With Mechanical Differential Gearing For Multiple Actuator Systems
Methods and systems for nacelle door electromechanical actuation may include a power distribution unit comprising a motor and differential gears; and a plurality of electromechanical actuators, each coupled to an output of a corresponding one of the differential gears. Each of the electromechanical actuators may include a configurable brake and a mechanical output, where the power distribution unit may provide mechanical torque to one of the electromechanical actuators via the motor and the differential gears based on configuration of the configurable brakes in each of the electromechanical actuators. At least one of the configurable brakes may be an electrically configurable brake. At least one of the configurable brakes may be a mechanically configurable brake. The differential gears may include two or more differential gears for receiving an input torque and supplying an output torque to one of a plurality of outputs of the differential gears.
HAND-WOUND POWERED TOOTHBRUSH WITH REPLACEABLE BRUSH HEAD
A manually-wound or charged, powered toothbrush includes a winding mechanism, an energy storage element, and an output gear train to cause a rotating, oscillating or sweeping brush head to move, thus improving the efficacy of the user's oral-care regimen. The toothbrush may include a removable, replaceable brush head that includes a clip that also serves as a removal tool for a spent brush head.
MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT, HF COAXIAL CONNECTION ELEMENT AND TORQUE LIMITER FOR AN HF COAXIAL CONNECTION ELEMENT
The present invention provides a measurement equipment configured to be connected to a measurement device. The measurement equipment comprises an HF coaxial connection element and a torque limiter. The torque limiter is configured for connecting the HF coaxial connection element with the measurement device with a predetermined torque. Furthermore, the invention provides an HF coaxial connection element configured to be connected to a corresponding HF coaxial connection element. The HF coaxial connection element comprises a torque limiter configured for detachably connecting the HF coaxial connection element with the corresponding HF coaxial connection element with a predetermined torque. Furthermore, the HF coaxial connection element comprises a centering element for centering the HF coaxial connection element with respect to the corresponding HF coaxial connection element. The HF coaxial connection element comprises a twist protection element for preventing twisting motion between the HF coaxial connection element and the corresponding HF coaxial connection element. In addition, the invention provides a corresponding torque limiter.
Torque-Dependant, Releasable Clutch for a Hand-Held Power Tool
A torque-dependent, releasable clutch for a hand-held power tool is specified, which includes a first clutch element, which interacts with a second clutch element to transmit a torque, at least one of the two clutch elements being movable with respect to the other clutch element and being pretensioned by a spring element, the spring element having a nonlinear load-displacement characteristic.