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Hydro-mechanical continuously variable transmission

US7357744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 2002
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 31, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2047/045
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention comprises a hydro-mechanical continuously variable transmission (HMCVT) that uses a planetary gear system to provide a combination of hydraulic and mechanical power for a vehicle or stationary equipment. The invention further comprises various ancillary elements to improve the performance of the HMCVT.

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