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Starter machine system and method

  • US 8,733,190 B2
  • Filed: 04/25/2012
  • Issued: 05/27/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A starter machine comprising:

  • a motor being operatively coupled to a first shaft;

    a pinion being operatively coupled to a second shaft;

    a planetary gear drive system being operatively coupled to the first shaft and the second shaft, the planetary gear drive system comprising a planetary gear system and a first clutch being disposed substantially adjacent to a second clutch; and

    the planetary gear drive system being configured and arranged so that when the first clutch is engaged, the motor rotates the pinion at a first rotational speed and when the second clutch is engaged, the motor rotates the pinion at a second rotational speed that is lower than the first rotational speed.

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