Rotary indexing apparatus and related methods
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    发明授权
    Rotary indexing apparatus and related methods 有权
    旋转分度装置及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US06578447B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-17

    申请号:US10095285

    申请日:2002-03-11

    申请人: Charles R. Fraser

    发明人: Charles R. Fraser

    IPC分类号: G05G506

    摘要: A rotary indexing apparatus for positioning an external component secured thereto at one of a plurality of incrementally arranged detent positions. The apparatus includes a race ring having a race surface facing inwardly toward a central axis of the ring. The surface has alternating hills and valleys, each valley corresponding to a detent position. A detent wheel on a selection shaft is rotatable within the ring via the shaft. Two spring loaded, opposed race wheels on axles movably mounted within the detent wheel roll along the race surface while the shaft is being rotated. The race wheels roll into valleys upon a halting of the rotation. The apparatus facilitates positive positioning of the selection shaft while reducing friction.

    摘要翻译: 一种旋转分度装置,用于将固定在其上的外部部件定位在多个递增布置的定位位置之一处。 该装置包括具有面向内朝向环的中心轴线的座圈表面的座圈。 表面具有交替的山丘和山谷,每个谷对应于制动位置。 选择轴上的止动轮可经由轴在环内旋转。 轴上的两个弹簧加载的相对的赛车轮在轴旋转时可沿着座圈表面可移动地安装在制动轮中。 在旋转停止时,赛车轮滚动成山谷。 该装置有助于选择轴的正定位同时减少摩擦。