Controller for a continuously variable transmission
US6677685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H61/66272
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamp pressure controller for a variable ratio belt drive system for a generator is provided. The controller monitors the voltage at the output of the generator. If this falls the controller increases the clamp pressure so as to prepare the drive system for the additional torque/force it will be required to transmit. The increase in clamp pressure is rapid so as to prevent belt slip from occurring.
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