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Continuously variable transmission system having parallel drive paths with fluid control valve including pressure equalization

US5099710A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 1989
Grant dateMar 31, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2015/383
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transmission system includes at least two continuously variable transmission units of a toroidal or V-belt type, arranged in parallel with each other between a common driving member and a common driven member, so as to provide parallel equal drive paths. Both units are coupled with each other so that operating conditions are equal, and connected with a single common control valve which is designed to control shift actuators of both units equally.

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