公开(公告)号：US06595882B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-22

申请号：US10132485

申请日：2002-04-25

Applicant: Dennis J. Bubel ,  Mark E. Michaels ,  Mark A. Giovannini ,  Roger P. Butterfield

Inventor： Dennis J. Bubel ,  Mark E. Michaels ,  Mark A. Giovannini ,  Roger P. Butterfield

IPC: F16G1304

CPC classification number: F16G13/04

Abstract: A power transmission chain having a plurality of inside links and guide links. Each inside link has at least one inverted tooth adapted to contact the teeth of an associated sprocket. Each link has a pair of apertures which are connected by connecting pins inserted through the apertures. The chain is provided with projections acting to maintain a spaced relationship between the guide links and the inside links. The spacing of the guide link away from the inside links is accomplished by spacing elements which may include projections formed on the guide link or an outer face of the outermost inside link, or by washers or spacers interposed therebetween.

公开(公告)号：US06406394B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09506349

申请日：2000-02-17

Applicant: Dennis J. Bubel ,  Mark E. Michaels ,  Mark A. Giovannini ,  Roger P. Butterfield

Inventor： Dennis J. Bubel ,  Mark E. Michaels ,  Mark A. Giovannini ,  Roger P. Butterfield

IPC: F16G1304

CPC classification number: F16G13/04

Abstract: A power transmission chain having a plurality of inside links and guide links. Each inside link has at least one inverted tooth adapted to contact the teeth of an associated sprocket. Each link has a pair of apertures which are connected by connecting pins inserted through the apertures. The chain is provided with projections acting to maintain a spaced relationship between the guide links and the inside links. The spacing of the guide link away from the inside links is accomplished by spacing elements which may include projections formed on the guide link or an outer face of the outermost inside link, or by washers or spacers interposed therebetween.

Abstract translation: 一种具有多个内部链节和引导链节的动力传递链。 每个内部连杆具有适于接触相关链轮的齿的至少一个倒置的齿。 每个连杆具有一对孔，其通过插入穿过孔的连接销连接。 链条设置有用于保持引导链节和内部链节之间的间隔关系的突起。 导向连杆远离内侧链节的间距是通过间隔元件实现的，该间隔元件可以包括形成在引导连杆上的突起或最外侧的内链节的外表面，或者通过垫圈或间隔件插入其间。

公开(公告)号：US20110165984A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US12991468

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson ,  Mark E. Michaels

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson ,  Mark E. Michaels

IPC: F16H9/26

CPC classification number: F16H37/082

Abstract: A transmission for an engine or motor with a reduced package size and increased efficiency comprising: an input sprocket, an output sprocket, a chain, and a planetary gear set. The output sprocket is drivingly connecting to the input sprocket through the chain. The output sprocket has a hollow center portion that receives the sun gear of the planetary gear set. The planetary gear set also includes at least two planet gears meshed with the sun gear which are mounted to a fixed planet carrier for driving a differential with a ring gear portion. When the input sprocket is rotated in a first direction, the chain drives the output sprocket and the sun gear in the first direction, and the sun gear drives the planet gears to rotate in a second direction, opposite the first direction, driving the ring gear portion and differential in the second direction.

Abstract translation: 具有减小的包装尺寸和增加的效率的用于发动机或电动机的变速器包括：输入链轮，输出链轮，链条和行星齿轮组。 输出链轮通过链条驱动地连接到输入链轮。 输出链轮具有容纳行星齿轮组的太阳齿轮的中空中心部分。 行星齿轮组还包括与太阳齿轮啮合的至少两个行星齿轮，其被安装到固定的行星架上，用于驱动具有齿圈部分的差速器。 当输入链轮沿第一方向旋转时，链条沿第一方向驱动输出链轮和太阳齿轮，太阳齿轮驱动行星齿轮沿与第一方向相反的第二方向旋转，驱动齿圈 第二方向的部分和微分。

公开(公告)号：US08562476B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US12991468

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: Roger T. Simpson ,  Mark E. Michaels

Inventor： Roger T. Simpson ,  Mark E. Michaels

IPC: F16H37/02

CPC classification number: F16H37/082

Abstract: A transmission for an engine or motor with a reduced package size and increased efficiency comprising: an input sprocket, an output sprocket, a chain, and a planetary gear set. The output sprocket is drivingly connecting to the input sprocket through the chain. The output sprocket has a hollow center portion that receives the sun gear of the planetary gear set. The planetary gear set also includes at least two planet gears meshed with the sun gear which are mounted to a fixed planet carrier for driving a differential with a ring gear portion. When the input sprocket is rotated in a first direction, the chain drives the output sprocket and the sun gear in the first direction, and the sun gear drives the planet gears to rotate in a second direction, opposite the first direction, driving the ring gear portion and differential in the second direction.

Abstract translation: 具有减小的包装尺寸和增加的效率的用于发动机或电动机的变速器包括：输入链轮，输出链轮，链条和行星齿轮组。 输出链轮通过链条驱动地连接到输入链轮。 输出链轮具有容纳行星齿轮组的太阳齿轮的中空中心部分。 行星齿轮组还包括与太阳齿轮啮合的至少两个行星齿轮，其被安装到固定的行星架上，用于驱动具有齿圈部分的差速器。 当输入链轮沿第一方向旋转时，链条沿第一方向驱动输出链轮和太阳齿轮，太阳齿轮驱动行星齿轮沿与第一方向相反的第二方向旋转，驱动齿圈 第二方向的部分和微分。

公开(公告)号：US07048665B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10447787

申请日：2003-05-29

Applicant: Tim J. Ledvina ,  Dennis J. Bubel ,  Mark E. Michaels ,  Mark A. Giovannini ,  Roger P. Butterfield

Inventor： Tim J. Ledvina ,  Dennis J. Bubel ,  Mark E. Michaels ,  Mark A. Giovannini ,  Roger P. Butterfield

IPC: F16G13/04 ,  F16G13/02

CPC classification number: F16G13/04 ,  F16G5/18

Abstract: A chain having a plurality of inside links and guide links. The plurality of inside links each have a pair of apertures and are interleaved and connected to form rows. The plurality of guide links each have a pair of apertures and are placed outside of alternate rows of interleaved inside links to form guide rows. Connecting pins are received in the apertures and extend across the rows of the chain securing the links together. Spacing elements are found on opposite side of the chain, specifically between the guide links and the adjacent outermost inside links. The spacing elements act to maintain a spaced relationship between each of the guide link sand adjacent outermost inside links. At least one of the spacing elements on one side of the chain is a spring link holding the inside links in compressive frictional contact therebetween.