F16H35/02

NONCIRCULAR GEAR PAIR
20230130072 · 2023-04-27 ·

The present disclosure describes innovations to improve the use of noncircular gear pairs in a transmission, e.g., an infinitely variable transmission. The noncircular gear pair includes a first noncircular gear with a first pitch curve; and a second noncircular gear with a second pitch curve. The first pitch curve includes a plurality of elliptical portions, and a curvature of the first pitch curve is positive along the entire first pitch curve; and wherein the second pitch curve is a conjugate of the first pitch curve.

NONCIRCULAR GEAR PAIR
20230130072 · 2023-04-27 ·

The present disclosure describes innovations to improve the use of noncircular gear pairs in a transmission, e.g., an infinitely variable transmission. The noncircular gear pair includes a first noncircular gear with a first pitch curve; and a second noncircular gear with a second pitch curve. The first pitch curve includes a plurality of elliptical portions, and a curvature of the first pitch curve is positive along the entire first pitch curve; and wherein the second pitch curve is a conjugate of the first pitch curve.

LINE GEAR MECHANISM HAVING VARIABLE TRANSMISSION RATIO
20170343095 · 2017-11-30 ·

The present invention is a variable-ratio line gear mechanism. The mechanism forms a transmission pair consisting of a driving line gear and a driven line gear, of which axes intersect at an arbitrary angle. Transmission is generated by point contact meshing movement of line teeth between the driving line gear and the driven line gear. A contact curve of the line tooth is designed in accordance with space conjugate curve meshing theory, and the designing equation is divided into an equal transmission ratio part and a variable transmission ratio part. The equal transmission ratio part provides a uniform transmission, and the variable transmission ratio part makes the transmission ratio smoothly transit. The line gear mechanism is able to provide periodically transmission with variable transmission ratio, to provide a plurality of transmission ratios during a movement period of the driven line gear, and to enable smooth transitions between respective transmission ratios in accordance with movement rules.

LINE GEAR MECHANISM HAVING VARIABLE TRANSMISSION RATIO
20170343095 · 2017-11-30 ·

The present invention is a variable-ratio line gear mechanism. The mechanism forms a transmission pair consisting of a driving line gear and a driven line gear, of which axes intersect at an arbitrary angle. Transmission is generated by point contact meshing movement of line teeth between the driving line gear and the driven line gear. A contact curve of the line tooth is designed in accordance with space conjugate curve meshing theory, and the designing equation is divided into an equal transmission ratio part and a variable transmission ratio part. The equal transmission ratio part provides a uniform transmission, and the variable transmission ratio part makes the transmission ratio smoothly transit. The line gear mechanism is able to provide periodically transmission with variable transmission ratio, to provide a plurality of transmission ratios during a movement period of the driven line gear, and to enable smooth transitions between respective transmission ratios in accordance with movement rules.

GEARING DEVICE OF A PASSAGEWAY DEVICE
20220195779 · 2022-06-23 ·

A gearing device for discontinuously moving at least two elements, in particular barrier elements of a passageway device, having a drive axis, a first active axis of rotation, formed for a torque-transmitting operative connection with the first element, in particular barrier element, a first non-uniformly translating gearing stage between the drive axis and the first active axis of rotation, a second active axis of rotation formed for a torque-transmitting operative connection with the second element, in particular barrier element, a second non-uniformly translating gearing stage between the drive axis and the second active axis of rotation.

Infinitely variable transmission with uniform input-to-output ratio that is non-dependant on friction

The present disclosure is an all gear infinitely variable transmission that is non-dependent on friction. It can be used in high torque applications, offering a steady and uniform output for a steady and uniform input. Since it allows a co-axial input and output, by using a planetary gear system the output can be made continuous from forward to reverse. It uses a “scotch-yoke” mechanism to convert rotational motion to a linear reciprocating motion. The linear distance of this reciprocating motion—“stroke” is changed by altering the crankpin location of the scotch-yoke mechanism. This reciprocating motion is converted to a rocking motion by using a “rack and pinion” and later converted to a unidirectional motion via a One-Way-Bearing. A set of non-circular gears are used to achieve a steady and uniform output. It employs a very simple mechanism to change the ratio between the input and output of the transmission.

OSCILLATION COMPENSATING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR A STEPPING WHEEL PROPULSION UNIT
20220120342 · 2022-04-21 ·

The invention relates to mechanisms for converting rotational motion into other types of motion, in particular uniform translational motion, and is intended for use as an oscillation compensator for stepping wheel propulsion units. An oscillation compensating device for a stepping wheel propulsion unit consisting of a plurality of supports fastened symmetrically to an output shaft that is fastened for transverse motion is actuated by an input shaft, the output shaft being fastened on the free end of a crank. The output shaft is set into rotation via a variator, which varies the angular velocity of the output shaft according to the current position of the crank and the angular velocity thereof. The invention obviates the need for cam mechanisms and springs in the device, reduces the coefficient of friction and the dimensions of the device and significantly reduces both spatial and speed oscillations.

OSCILLATION COMPENSATING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR A STEPPING WHEEL PROPULSION UNIT
20220120342 · 2022-04-21 ·

The invention relates to mechanisms for converting rotational motion into other types of motion, in particular uniform translational motion, and is intended for use as an oscillation compensator for stepping wheel propulsion units. An oscillation compensating device for a stepping wheel propulsion unit consisting of a plurality of supports fastened symmetrically to an output shaft that is fastened for transverse motion is actuated by an input shaft, the output shaft being fastened on the free end of a crank. The output shaft is set into rotation via a variator, which varies the angular velocity of the output shaft according to the current position of the crank and the angular velocity thereof. The invention obviates the need for cam mechanisms and springs in the device, reduces the coefficient of friction and the dimensions of the device and significantly reduces both spatial and speed oscillations.

Motorized actuator and movable barrier provided with said actuator
11802433 · 2023-10-31 · ·

The motorized drive according to the invention application is configured to open and/or close a wing of a barrier such as a door, main door, gate or swing shutter, a wall or sliding partition or other sliding wing. The motorized drive comprises includes a motor and a first reduction unit through which the motor can open or close the wing. The reduction unit comprises includes a first and a second toothed profile engaging together, thus realizing a gear with a variable transmission ratio depending on the angular and/or linear position of at least one of the two toothed profiles. At least one of the first and of the second toothed profile forms at least one toothed section having a pitch profile which is substantially non-circular or not formed by a simple arc of a circle or a straight line.

Motorized actuator and movable barrier provided with said actuator
11802433 · 2023-10-31 · ·

The motorized drive according to the invention application is configured to open and/or close a wing of a barrier such as a door, main door, gate or swing shutter, a wall or sliding partition or other sliding wing. The motorized drive comprises includes a motor and a first reduction unit through which the motor can open or close the wing. The reduction unit comprises includes a first and a second toothed profile engaging together, thus realizing a gear with a variable transmission ratio depending on the angular and/or linear position of at least one of the two toothed profiles. At least one of the first and of the second toothed profile forms at least one toothed section having a pitch profile which is substantially non-circular or not formed by a simple arc of a circle or a straight line.