Mechanism for converting reciprocating lever action to unidirectional rotary motion
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Sep 22, 2015
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Mar 13, 2014
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May 4, 2012
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Abstract
A mechanism, e.g. for driving a wheelchair, converting oscillating motion of a lever (15) into rotary motion of an output disc (capstans 34) by means of a flexible member (belt 26). In one direction of the lever (15), the belt (26) drives the output disc (capstans 24). In the other direction, the belt (26) slips. This is achieved by a (rotary) drag element (22) providing a (rotary) resistance force (=counter force) upstream the output disc (34) thereby tensioning the belt (26) such that slip is avoided.
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WISYS TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION | 614 WALNUT STREET MADISON WI 53726 |
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- B62M Class
- 256 Applications Filed
- 207 Patents Issued To-Date
- 80.86 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Maerkze, James T | Kenosha, US | 1 | 4 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 4 |
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