Epicyclic gear speed change mechanism
CA 1248365 A · Owner: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Also Trading As Honda Motor Co. Ltd .) · Inventors: Shimizu, Yasuo
Overview
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A drive pulley mechanism for an engine for driving auxiliary equipment by V-belts at two different speed ratios relative to engine speed wherein an epicyclic gear train of a ring gear, multiple planet gears and a sun gear is employed for the low speed-change drive as established by a centrifugal clutch functioning at engine speeds above a predetermined level to release the direct one-to-one drive. An Oldham coupling connects the sun gear to the input drive member for causing a uniform distribution of driving loads through the multiple planet gears to the ring gear.
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- Granted January 10, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 10, 2006.
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