Split compound gear assembly for a drive loader

摘要

A split compound gear assembly for a drive loader of the type having an overcentering mechanism with a drive loader actuator shaft. The split compound gear assembly may comprise a drive gear operably connected to a motor, and a first compound gear engaging the drive gear. The assembly also comprises a split compound gear engaging the first compound gear which allows the overcentering mechanism to quickly snap closed. The split compound gear includes an inner member including an inner, smaller gear which is freely rotatable within an outer member including an outer, larger gear. The split compound gear assembly may also include a sector gear which engages the inner gear of the split compound gear and rotates the drive loader actuator shaft.