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2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Le, David D. (Department: 3681)

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Plural power paths to and/or from gearing

C074S409000, C074S410000, C074S66500G

Reexamination Certificate

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10856223

ABSTRACT:
A torque dividing gear drive system, a method of driving an output gear, and a method of evenly dividing an output torque between three gears is provided. The torque dividing gear drive system that is provided has a first gear driven by an engine, a second gear coupled to the first gear, a third gear coupled to the first gear, a fourth gear coupled to the first gear, a fifth gear driven by the second gear, a sixth gear driven by the third gear, a seventh gear driven by the fourth gear, and an eighth gear driven by the fifth, sixth and seventh gears. The first gear may be a floating gear. A method of operating such system is also provided.

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