Continuously variable transmission
US7166056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/65
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges.
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