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Continuously variable transmission

US12007014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 2023
Grant dateJun 11, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28F2215/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.

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