Indexing apparatus

Details Indexing apparatus Indexing apparatus

1990-11-21

1992-02-25

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Directly cooperating gears

74409, 74813L, F16H 116, F16H 5518, B23B 2924

Patent

active

050902679

ABSTRACT:
An indexing mechanism includes an index output shaft connected to a table or other apparatus for rotation therewith. A pinion is operatively connected to the shaft for rotation therewith to transmit rotational force to the table or apparatus. The pinion is rotated to a preset angular position by first and second drive gears, each of which are in engagement with the pinion. At least one motor is provided for carrying out rotation of the drive gears. One of the drive gears is rotated relative to the other gear in a predetermined direction into engagement with the pinion and rotates the pinion, if necessary, into contact with the other drive gear so that backlash is removed from the apparatus. This biasing action is a result of a phase shift carried out between the first and second drive gears such that one of the gears is rotated relative to the other drive gear. A particular phase shift apparatus adapted for use with the index table or apparatus is also disclosed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 645463 (1900-03-01), Diffenderffer
patent: 3847032 (1974-11-01), Moser
patent: 4091686 (1978-05-01), Seitz

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