The present disclosure is a flex drive with an input configured to be coupled to a motor or drive. The input can have multiple engagement devices removably coupled to the input. The flex drive can have a drive gear portion that is engaged with the engagement devices. A static gear can be partially engaged by the drive gear based on the engagement devices. A first laminate removably coupled to the drive gear, a flex cup removably coupled to the first laminate, and a second laminate removably coupled to the flex cup can allow for the flexibility desired for a flexgear. An output can be removably coupled to the second laminate.
An apparatus, system or method for magnetic flux detection, having a first collector with a set of collection points along a first edge to interact with a set of magnets, with the first collector also having a sensor point on a second edge being distal from the first edge, a second collector having a set of collection points along a first edge that interact with the set of magnets, and a third collector having a set of collection points along a first edge interacting with the set of magnets. The second collector can also have a sensor point on a second edge that is distal to the first edge. The third collector can have a sensor point on a second edge that is distal from the first edge. The fractions of magnetic flux pass from the first sensor point and second sensor point to the third sensor point.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
The present disclosure relates to a gear box mechanism with a carrier for housing a plurality of gear blocks, a retainer cam, a cam shaft, and a plurality of cam followers. The gear blocks can interact with a ring gear allowing an output to be driven. The carrier can be housed within a first lid, and a second lid. The plurality of gear blocks can be driven by the cam shaft that has a plurality of cam pathways along an outer circumferential surface of the cam shaft. Additionally, the retainer cam has a retention pathway along an inner surface of the retainer cam. One or more of the plurality of cam followers engage with the cam pathways and the retention pathway, allowing the plurality of gear blocks to be actuated based on the position of the plurality of cam followers along the retention pathway and the cam pathways.
The present disclosure is a flex drive with an input configured to be coupled to a motor or drive. The input can have multiple engagement devices removably coupled to the input. The flex drive can have a drive gear portion that is engaged with the engagement devices. A static gear can be partially engaged by the drive gear based on the engagement devices. A first laminate removably coupled to the drive gear, a flex cup removably coupled to the first laminate, and a second laminate removably coupled to the flex cup can allow for the flexibility desired for a flexgear. An output can be removably coupled to the second laminate.
An apparatus, system or method for magnetic flux detection, having a first collector with a set of collection points along a first edge to interact with a set of magnets, with the first collector also having a sensor point on a second edge being distal from the first edge, a second collector having a set of collection points along a first edge that interact with the set of magnets, and a third collector having a set of collection points along a first edge interacting with the set of magnets. The second collector can also have a sensor point on a second edge that is distal to the first edge. The third collector can have a sensor point on a second edge that is distal from the first edge. The fractions of magnetic flux pass from the first sensor point and second sensor point to the third sensor point.
G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
G01R 33/02 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux
The present disclosure is a flex drive with an input configured to be coupled to a motor or drive. The input can have multiple engagement devices removably coupled to the input. The flex drive can have a drive gear portion that is engaged with the engagement devices. A static gear can be partially engaged by the drive gear based on the engagement devices. A first laminate removably coupled to the drive gear, a flex cup removably coupled to the first laminate, and a second laminate removably coupled to the flex cup can allow for the flexibility desired for a flexgear. An output can be removably coupled to the second laminate.
F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
F16D 3/79 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members shaped as an elastic disc or flat ring, arranged perpendicular to the axis of the coupling parts, different sets of spots of the disc or ring being attached to each coupling part, e.g. Hardy couplings the disc or ring being metallic
F16D 3/77 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members shaped as an elastic ring centered on the axis, surrounding a portion of one coupling part and surrounded by a sleeve of the other coupling part the ring being metallic
F16D 3/78 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members shaped as an elastic disc or flat ring, arranged perpendicular to the axis of the coupling parts, different sets of spots of the disc or ring being attached to each coupling part, e.g. Hardy couplings
F16D 3/76 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members shaped as an elastic ring centered on the axis, surrounding a portion of one coupling part and surrounded by a sleeve of the other coupling part
F16D 3/72 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members with axially-spaced attachments to the coupling parts
F16D 3/16 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
F16D 3/52 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members comprising a continuous strip, spring, or the like engaging the coupling parts at a number of places
F16D 3/54 - Couplings comprising a chain or strip surrounding two wheels arranged side by side and provided with teeth or the equivalent
F16D 3/58 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members comprising elastic metal lamellae, elastic rods, or the like, e.g. arranged radially or parallel to the axis, the members being shear-loaded collectively by the total load the intermediate members being made of rubber or like material
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Magnetic Field Detection Apparatus, System, and Method
An apparatus, system or method for magnetic flux detection, having a first collector with a set of collection points along a first edge to interact with a set of magnets, with the first collector also having a sensor point on a second edge being distal from the first edge, a second collector having a set of collection points along a first edge that interact with the set of magnets, and a third collector having a set of collection points along a first edge interacting with the set of magnets.. The second collector can also have a sensor point on a second edge that is distal to the first edge. The third collector can have a sensor point on a second edge that is distal from the first edge. The fractions of magnetic flux pass from the first sensor point and second sensor point to the third sensor point.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Motion sensors for mechanical gearboxes and encoders, namely electronic sensors for determining angular position; electronic sensors for determining linear position; electronic sensors for determining velocity; electronic sensors for determining acceleration; timing sensors; motion recognizing sensors; magnetic sensors for industrial calibration; sensors for determining position; sensors for determining velocity; electric or electronic sensors for detecting magnetic fields
An apparatus, system or method for magnetic flux detection, having a first collector with a set of collection points along a first edge to interact with a set of magnets, with the first collector also having a sensor point on a second edge being distal from the first edge, a second collector having a set of collection points along a first edge that interact with the set of magnets, and a third collector having a set of collection points along a first edge interacting with the set of magnets,. The second collector can also have a sensor point on a second edge that is distal to the first edge. The third collector can have a sensor point on a second edge that is distal from the first edge. The fractions of magnetic flux pass from the first sensor point and second sensor point to the third sensor point.
H02K 1/12 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit
H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
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MAGNETIC FIELD DETECTION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD
An apparatus, system or method for magnetic flux detection, having a first collector with a set of collection points along a first edge to interact with a set of magnets, with the first collector also having a sensor point on a second edge being distal from the first edge, a second collector having a set of collection points along a first edge that interact with the set of magnets, and a third collector having a set of collection points along a first edge interacting with the set of magnets,. The second collector can also have a sensor point on a second edge that is distal to the first edge. The third collector can have a sensor point on a second edge that is distal from the first edge. The fractions of magnetic flux pass from the first sensor point and second sensor point to the third sensor point.
H02K 1/12 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit
H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
The gearbox mechanism includes a plurality of cam-actuated rocker block assemblies, for transferring power to an output gear. Each rocker block assembly includes a gear pad having a surface dial periodically interfaces with the output gear. The interface surface comprises a plurality of projections which correspond to complementary projections on the output gear. Each rocker block assembly further includes a gear pad, a rocker arm, cam followers and/or path followers, which connect or link the rocker block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly includes about its circumference a unique pathway or groove for each cam followers and/or a second unique pathway or groove in the cam's planar surface for the pathway follower so that the movement of the gear block may be controlled in two or three dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. In a preferred embodiment the interface surface comprises a plurality of projections or teeth which correspond to complementary projections or gear teeth on the output gear element. Each gear block assembly further includes a gear block, a rocker arm, cam followers and/or gear block tracking post, which connect or link the gear block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly includes about its circumference a unique pathway or groove for each cam followers and/or gear block tracking post of a particular gear block assembly so that the movement of the gear block may be controlled in two or three dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter.
F16H 31/00 - Other gearings with freewheeling members or other intermittently-driving members
F16H 25/00 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms
F16H 25/04 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion
F16H 29/04 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with intermittently-driving members, e.g. with freewheel action between one of the shafts and an oscillating or reciprocating intermediate member, not rotating with either of the shafts in which the transmission ratio is changed by adjustment of a crank, an eccentric, a wobble-plate, or a cam, on one of the shafts
F16H 37/12 - Gearings comprising primarily toothed or friction gearing, links or levers, and cams, or members of at least two of these three types
F16H 53/00 - Cams or cam-followers, e.g. rollers for gearing mechanisms
The gearbox mechanism includes a plurality of cam-actuated rocker block assemblies, for transferring power to an output gear. Each rocker block assembly includes a gear pad having a surface that periodically interfaces with the output gear. The interface surface comprises a plurality of projections which correspond to complementary projections on the output gear. Each rocker block assembly further includes a gear pad, a rocker arm, cam followers and/or path followers, which connect or link the rocker block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly includes about its circumference a unique pathway or groove for each cam followers and/or a second unique pathway or groove in the cam's planar surface for the pathway follower so that the movement of the gear block may be controlled in two or three dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. In a preferred embodiment the interface surface comprises a plurality of projections or teeth which correspond to complementary projections or gear teeth on the output gear element. Each gear block assembly further includes a gear block, a rocker arm, cam followers and/or gear block tracking post, which connect or link the gear block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly includes about its circumference a unique pathway or groove for each cam followers and/or gear block tracking post of a particular gear block assembly so that the movement of the gear block may be controlled in two or three dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. Each gear or torque block assembly further includes pivot assemblies, which connect or link the torque block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly comprises a set of corresponding cam elements arranged in a tandem configuration and having a unique circuitous pathway or groove formed therein so that the movement of the torque block may be controlled in three dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter. In a preferred embodiment, a portion of the pathway is generally spiral in shape.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
F16H 27/08 - Step-by-step mechanisms without freewheel members, e.g. Geneva drives for converting continuous rotation into a step-by-step rotary movement with driving toothed gears with interrupted toothing
F16H 59/00 - Control inputs to change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion
F16H 61/00 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion
F16H 63/00 - Control outputs to change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion
The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated simplified gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. In a preferred embodiment the interface surface comprises a plurality of projections or teeth which correspond to complementary projections or gear teeth on the output gear element. Each gear block assembly further includes a gear block, a torque lever arm, cam followers and/or a socket, which connect or link the gear block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly includes about its circumference a unique pathway or groove for each linkage assembly of a particular gear block assembly so that the movement of the gear block may be controlled in two dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter.
The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. In a preferred embodiment the interface surface comprises a plurality of projections or teeth which correspond to complementary holes, projections or gear teeth on the output gear element. Each gear or torque block assembly further includes pivot assemblies, which connect or link the torque block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly comprises a set of corresponding cam elements arranged in a tandem configuration and having a unique circuitous pathway or groove formed therein so that the movement of the torque block may be controlled in three dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter. In a preferred embodiment, a portion of the pathway is generally spiral in shape.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
F16H 29/04 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with intermittently-driving members, e.g. with freewheel action between one of the shafts and an oscillating or reciprocating intermediate member, not rotating with either of the shafts in which the transmission ratio is changed by adjustment of a crank, an eccentric, a wobble-plate, or a cam, on one of the shafts
The improved motorized gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies, which transfer power from an integral rotor and stator assembly contained in a cam/rotor assembly, to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. When energized, the stator assembly interacts with the rotor assembly inducing the cam/rotor assembly to rotate about its central axis, thereby driving the output gear element via the plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies. The motorized gearbox mechanism may be powered electrically, hydraulically, pneumatically or by steam, or any conventional power source that can be adapted to use an integral stator/rotor assembly configured in the cam assembly body to generate rotative power in the cam/rotor assembly.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
F16H 27/08 - Step-by-step mechanisms without freewheel members, e.g. Geneva drives for converting continuous rotation into a step-by-step rotary movement with driving toothed gears with interrupted toothing
F16H 3/00 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion
F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly
F16H 3/72 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion with a secondary drive, e.g. regulating motor, in order to vary speed continuously
The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated simplified gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. In a preferred embodiment the interface surface comprises a plurality of projections or teeth which correspond to complementary projections or gear teeth on the output gear element. Each gear block assembly further includes a gear block, a torque lever arm, cam followers and/or a socket, which connect or link the gear block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly includes about its circumference a unique pathway or groove for each linkage assembly of a particular gear block assembly so that the movement of the gear block may be controlled in two dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated simplified gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. In a preferred embodiment the interface surface comprises a plurality of projections or teeth which correspond to complementary projections or gear teeth on the output gear element. Each gear block assembly further includes a gear block, a torque lever arm, cam followers and/or a socket, which connect or link the gear block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly includes about its circumference a unique pathway or groove for each linkage assembly of a particular gear block assembly so that the movement of the gear block may be controlled in two dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. In a preferred embodiment the interface surface comprises a plurality of projections or teeth which correspond to complementary holes, projections or gear teeth on the output gear element. Each gear or torque block assembly further includes pivot assemblies, which connect or link the torque block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly comprises a set of corresponding cam elements arranged in a tandem configuration and having a unique circuitous pathway or groove formed therein so that the movement of the torque block may be controlled in three dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter. In a preferred embodiment, a portion of the pathway is generally spiral in shape.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
F16H 29/04 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with intermittently-driving members, e.g. with freewheel action between one of the shafts and an oscillating or reciprocating intermediate member, not rotating with either of the shafts in which the transmission ratio is changed by adjustment of a crank, an eccentric, a wobble-plate, or a cam, on one of the shafts
The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated simplified gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. In a preferred embodiment the interface surface comprises a plurality of projections or teeth which correspond to complementary projections or gear teeth on the output gear element. Each gear block assembly further includes a gear block, a torque lever arm, cam followers and/or a socket, which connect or link the gear block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly includes about its circumference a unique pathway or groove for each linkage assembly of a particular gear block assembly so that the movement of the gear block may be controlled in two dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
The improved motorized gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies, which transfer power from an integral rotor and stator assembly contained in a cam/rotor assembly, to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. When energized, the stator assembly interacts with the rotor assembly inducing the cam/rotor assembly to rotate about its central axis, thereby driving the output gear element via the plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies. The motorized gearbox mechanism may be powered electrically, hydraulically, pneumatically or by steam, or any conventional power source that can be adapted to use an integral stator/rotor assembly configured in the cam assembly body to generate rotative power in the cam/rotor assembly.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. In a preferred embodiment the interface surface comprises a plurality of projections or teeth which correspond to complementary projections or gear teeth on the output gear element. Each gear block assembly further includes a plurality of linkage assemblies, which connect or link the gear block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly includes about its circumference a unique pathway or groove for each linkage assembly of a particular gear block assembly so that the movement of the gear block may be controlled in two dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter.
F16H 25/06 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying rotary motion with intermediate members guided along tracks on both rotary members
