公开(公告)号：US20080045374A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11821095

申请日：2007-06-21

Applicant: Brian Weinberg ,  Constantinos Mavroidis ,  John Vranish

Inventor： Brian Weinberg ,  Constantinos Mavroidis ,  John Vranish

IPC: F16H57/08

CPC classification number: F16H57/082 ,  B25J9/102 ,  F16H1/28 ,  H02K1/2786 ,  H02K7/088 ,  H02K7/116

Abstract: A gear bearing drive provides a compact mechanism that operates as an actuator providing torque and as a joint providing support. The drive includes a gear arrangement integrating an external rotor DC motor within a sun gear. Locking surfaces maintain the components of the drive in alignment and provide support for axial loads and moments. The gear bearing drive has a variety of applications, including as a joint in robotic arms and prosthetic limbs.

Abstract translation: 齿轮轴承驱动器提供了紧凑的机构，其作为提供扭矩的致动器和作为提供支撑的接头而起作用。 该驱动器包括将外部转子直流电动机集成在太阳齿轮内的齿轮装置。 锁定表面将驱动器的部件保持对准，并为轴向载荷和力矩提供支撑。 齿轮轴承驱动器具有各种应用，包括作为机器人手臂和假肢的关节。

公开(公告)号：US20070108993A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11250701

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: John Vranish

Inventor： John Vranish

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: B25J13/086 ,  G01D5/2405

Abstract: A capacitive proximity sensing device that uses Capaciflector electrodes to simulate human feel. A single contact surface of arbitrary shape functions as a single Capaciflector electrode, which can sense proximal or near contact with another surface at any point on the Capaciflector electrode surface. Sensing closer or further proximity between the contact surfaces corresponds to sensing physical contact between surfaces. The closer proximity is analogous to more applied force at the point of physical contact and further proximity is analogous to less applied force at the point of physical contact. “Virtual Feel” is performed by moving along a preferred direction while adjusting the tool to minimize proximity to side contacts.

Abstract translation: 一种使用Capaciflector电极模拟人体感觉的电容式接近感测装置。 任意形状的单个接触表面用作单个电容器电极，其可以在Capaciflector电极表面上的任何点感测到与另一表面的近端或近接触。 感测接触表面之间的更靠近或进一步的接近对应于感测表面之间的物理接触。 更靠近的是类似于在物理接触点处施加的更多的力，并且进一步接近类似于在物理接触点处施加的较小的力。 通过沿着优选方向移动来执行“虚拟感觉”，同时调节工具以最小化与侧面接触的接近度。

公开(公告)号：US20060073933A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US11122201

申请日：2005-05-02

Applicant: John Vranish

Inventor： John Vranish

IPC: F16H57/08

CPC classification number: F16H1/2863 ,  F16H57/02004 ,  F16H57/12

Abstract: A gear bearing having a first gear and a second gear, each having a plurality of teeth. Each gear operates on two non-parallel surfaces of the opposing gear teeth to perform both gear and bearing functions simultaneously. The gears are moving at substantially the same speed at their contact points. The gears may be roller gear bearings or phase-shifted gear bearings, and may be arranged in a planet/sun system or used as a transmission. One preferred embodiment discloses and describes an anti-backlash feature to counter “dead zones” in the gear bearing movement.

公开(公告)号：US20060219039A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11444808

申请日：2006-05-25

Applicant: John Vranish

Inventor： John Vranish

IPC: F16H55/00

CPC classification number: F16H57/02004 ,  Y10T74/19623 ,  Y10T74/19651 ,  Y10T74/19972

Abstract: This invention obviates the need for an end roller in the traditional gear bearing design without giving up the desired bearing functions. The preferred embodiment of the partial gear bearing of the invention includes an upper half, comprising peak partial teeth, and a lower, or bottom, half, comprising valley partial teeth. The upper half also has an integrated roller section between each of the peak partial teeth with a radius equal to the gear pitch radius of the radially outwardly extending peak partial teeth. Conversely, the lower half has an integrated roller section between each of the valley half teeth with a radius also equal to the gear pitch radius of the peak partial teeth. The valley partial teeth extend radially inwardly from its roller section. The peak and valley partial teeth are exactly out of phase with each other, as are the roller sections of the upper and lower halves. Essentially, the end roller bearing of the typical gear bearing has been integrated into the normal gear tooth pattern.

Abstract translation: 本发明避免了在传统齿轮轴承设计中需要端辊，而不会放弃所需的轴承功能。 本发明的部分齿轮轴承的优选实施例包括上半部，包括峰部分齿，以及包括谷部分齿的下部或底部半部。 上半部还在每个峰部分齿之间具有一个整体的辊部分，其半径等于径向向外延伸的峰部分齿的齿距半径。 相反地​​，下半部在每个谷半圆之间具有一个整体的辊部分，其半径也等于峰部分齿的齿距半径。 谷部分齿从其辊部分径向向内延伸。 峰部分和谷部分齿彼此正好相异，上半部和下半部分的辊部分也是如此。 基本上，典型齿轮轴承的端滚子轴承已经集成到正常齿轮齿形中。