Single speed gear assembly for a wheelchair

Details Single speed gear assembly for a wheelchair Single speed gear assembly for a wheelchair

1996-10-15

1998-12-08

Bonck, Rodney H.

Planetary gear transmission systems or components

Planetary gearing or element

475349, 74607, 2802501, F16H 5708

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058461540

ABSTRACT:
A single speed gear assembly suitable for use in a wheelchair is disclosed. The assembly incorporates a sun gear together with a plurality of planet gears which reduces the amount of torque required by the user in order to effect rotation of the wheel to which the assembly is attached. Specific ratios for the diameter of the sun gear to the each planet gear is taught. The assembly conveniently eases the use of a wheelchair by those confined to using same.

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