Machine element or mechanism – Power take-off – With independent change speed gearing
Patent
1998-11-06
2000-03-21
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Power take-off
With independent change speed gearing
294011, 192 4891, 403 2, 403348, B60K 1728, B25G 312
Patent
active
060389362
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method is disclosed for retaining a first and second PTO in longitudinal relation to an output sleeve in an agricultural vehicle. The output sleeve is for interchangeably supporting and transmitting rotational power to the first and second PTOs, and includes an outward protrusion proximate an end of the output sleeve. The apparatus includes an outer plate with an outer plate aperture such that the outer plate can be longitudinally positioned onto the first PTO behind a shoulder on the first PTO. The apparatus also includes an inner plate with an inner plate aperture such that the inner plate can be longitudinally positioned onto the output sleeve, and an inward protrusion into the inner plate aperture. The inward protrusion prevents removal of the inner plate from the output sleeve if, after the inward protrusion has been moved longitudinally past the outward protrusion, the inner plate is rotated with respect to the output sleeve so that the inward protrusion is in front of the outward protrusion. The apparatus further includes a fastener that couples the outer plate to the inner plate. Also disclosed is a bearing support assembly that includes a housing assembly, a bearing sleeve and a plurality of bearings. Further disclosed is a sensor for sensing the movement of teeth on the inner plate or on the bearing sleeve.
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Butkovich George M.
Shubinsky Vladimir
Case Corporation
Herrmann Allan D.
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