Split torque compound planetary drivetrain for wind turbine applications
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1. A compound planetary gear transmission unit comprising:
- a stationary ring gear meshed with more than three first stage planets;
a rotating carrier configured to engage the more than three first stage planets;
a first plurality of second stage planets driven by a first plurality of the more than three first stage planets; and
a second plurality of second stage planets axially staggered from the first plurality of second stage planets, the second plurality of second stage planets driven by a second plurality of the more than three first stage planets.
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Abstract
A compound planetary gear transmission unit includes a second stage with axially staggered planets.
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1. A compound planetary gear transmission unit comprising:
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a stationary ring gear meshed with more than three first stage planets; a rotating carrier configured to engage the more than three first stage planets; a first plurality of second stage planets driven by a first plurality of the more than three first stage planets; and a second plurality of second stage planets axially staggered from the first plurality of second stage planets, the second plurality of second stage planets driven by a second plurality of the more than three first stage planets. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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