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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 1993
Filed:
Jan. 24, 1992
Applicant:
Inventor:
Gordon M Sommer, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (US);
Assignee:
Sommer Company, Warren, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
475339 ; 192 / ; 192 8716 ; 7466 / ;
Abstract
A two speed press drive using hydraulic actuated oil shear clutch/brake units is disclosed. The clutch/brake units for selecting high or low speed are in coaxial nested relationship to each other. The speed change is achieved using a planetary gear set in which all members of the planetary gear set are allowed to float thus providing exact tooth meshing for all components. The drive provides a more precise operation due to no wear of clutch plates and less heat generation in the clutch/brake units. The gearing and bearings for the unit are contained in a sealed chamber which is continuously supplied with oil which has been filtered and cooled.