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SABP Transmission Technology, Inc., based in Lincoln Park, NJ, has developed a groundbreaking self-aligning, bearingless planetary gear drive system. This innovative design ensures internal load balancing, enhancing stability and performance. Six prototypes have been successfully tested, with ratings of up to 500HP, input speeds of 8,000 RPM, and gear ratios ranging from 7:1 to 20:1. Ideal for non-angle gear applications requiring speed changes of 6:1 or higher, the SABP system has been adopted in off-highway vehicles and helicopter gearboxes, showcasing its commercial viability across various sectors, including government and aerospace.
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Small Business Innovation Research Self-Aligning Bearingless Planetary – SABP Transmission Technology, Inc. Lincoln Park, NJ INNOVATION Transmission concept arranged so that all planets are internally load balanced and self aligning • ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Designed, made, and successfully tested six prototype gear drives rated at 500HP with input speed up to 8,000 RPM and gear ratio’s of 7 to 1, 16 to 1, and 20 to 1 per module • Results of testing verified engineering analysis, demonstrated stability and viability of the gear drives, and showed performance improvements • COMMERCIALIZATION • This gear drive arrangement can be used in all non-angle gear drive applications where speed change of 6 to 1 or higher is required • As a result of a consulting arrangement with Transmission Technology, a commercial company developed and is using SABP in off-highway vehicles Transmission assembly and it’s installation in Helicopter Gear Box • GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS • Numerous government applications can use SABP drives including various aircraft applications, main propulsion gearing for ship and submarines, and ship and submarines steering • Can be used in various science and outer space projects that require a multitude of gear drives Glenn Research Center Aeropropulsion 3-043 1983 Phase II, NAS3-24539, 10/99 NASA Contact - Dave G. Lewicki Company Contact - Dezi J. Folenta