Patent · US Expired

Self-actuating, traction-drive speed changer

US7118512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2001
Grant dateOct 10, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19367
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-actuating traction drive speed changer has a movable force input element having a planar drive surface, and a movable force output element having a planar drive surface which is connectable to an output load. One or more movable roller elements has a planar drive surface operatively connected for movement to the input element, and are in frictional engagement with the planar drive surface of the output element so that movement of the input element will cause the planar drive surface of the roller element to engage and frictionally move the output element.

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