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Toroidal type continuously variable transmission

US5303796A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1992
Grant dateApr 19, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2012

Classification

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

Abstract

In a vehicle having first and second wheels (e.g., front and rear wheels) to be driven with a speed difference, the wheels are driven by a toroidal type continuously variable transmission having a single input shaft and which is effective to accommodate the speed difference between the first and second wheels without a separate differential for such purpose.

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