Planetary gear transmission systems or components – Nonplanetary variable speed or direction transmission... – Plural planetary units
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-26
2009-12-15
Wright, Dirk (Department: 3655)
Planetary gear transmission systems or components
Nonplanetary variable speed or direction transmission...
Plural planetary units
Reexamination Certificate
active
07632204
ABSTRACT:
A transfer case is provided utilizing dual planetary gearsets to provide a low gear ratio that can be engaged and disengaged on the fly without binding of gears. The transfer case provides an option for engaging the front, rear, both front and rear, or none of the wheels of a vehicle and is especially suited for off road vehicles such as rock crawlers.
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Barnow Charles A.
Lovell Christopher W.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Lovell Engineering, LLC
Nabors William S.
Wright Dirk
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