Patent ID: 6402650
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A mechanical assembly comprising:a drum assembly having an interior space, a belt receiving groove extending around an outer perimeter edge of said drum assembly, and a plurality of drive pins fixedly positioned within said interior space; a plurality of drive panels positioned within the interior space of said drum assembly; each of said drive panels having a first end, said first end having a drive pin aperture engaged to an associated one of said drive pins; an axle having a converter plate, said axle being adapted for providing rotational power to a transmission, said converter plate having a central pin and a plurality of converter plate pins positioned around said central pin; and each of said drive panels having a second end, said second end having a central pin aperture and a plurality of converter plate pin apertures, said central pin aperture receiving said central pin of said converter plate, each of said converter plate pins receiving an associate one of said converter plate pins whereby said second end of each of said drive panels is engaged to said converter plate such that rotation of said drum assembly rotates said converter plate.