Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
Worm wheel and worm gear
A resin worm wheel is formed by injection molding and includes a first end and a second end. The worm wheel is adapted to be driven by a worm. The worm wheel further includes: an engaging portion including a plurality of teeth engageable with the worm and a tooth space formed between the neighboring teeth; a first non-engaging portion adjacent to the engaging portion at the first end of the worm wheel and not engaging with the worm; and a first cutout portion formed at the first non-engaging portion continuously from the tooth space, the first cutout portion extending axially.
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha
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Yasuaki Nobuhiko Kouji
Suzuki Takeda Hirao