Multicapstan traction unit

Details Multicapstan traction unit Multicapstan traction unit

1978-01-18

1980-12-02

Spar, Robert J.

Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force

Step-by-step traveling bar

Pawl actuated

74750R, B66D 176

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042366968

ABSTRACT:
The traction unit comprises two pairs or sets of two or more capstans. The capstans of each pair or set have a common axis and the axes of each pair or set are in spaced apart parallel relationship. One of the capstans of each pair or set is larger in diameter than the other or one of the other capstans of the respective pair or set of capstans. Cycloidal gears, preferably an epicycloidal gear drive, is provided between the capstans of each pair or at least two of the capstans of each respective set, with one of the capstans of one pair or set being strapped to a capstan of the other pair or set of capstans or a differential coupling/load-power transmission is provided between a capstan of one pair or set and a capstan of the other pair or set.

REFERENCES:
patent: 488001 (1892-12-01), French
patent: 3020022 (1962-02-01), Turnquist
patent: 3092370 (1963-06-01), Kennedy
patent: 3460807 (1969-08-01), Prikhodko et al.
patent: 3776519 (1973-12-01), Hamilton
patent: 3966170 (1976-06-01), McKenna

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