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Roller assembly

US5971885A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1998
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2018

Classification

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

Abstract

A roller assembly (10) for use in a toroidal-race rolling-traction variator or like device includes a roller mounted in a carriage (19) which is provided with passageways (33) so that cooling oil from the variator lubrication circuit can be sprayed on to the roller rim via apertures in the carriage and/or in two specially-located spray-bars 38,39 extending from the carriage.

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