Toroidal continuously variable transmission
US8083637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H15/38
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The support beam 34 having the cylindrical convex surface 33 is provided at the intermediate portion of the trunnion 9b. The recess 38 of the partial cylindrical surface formed on the outside of the outer ring 37 on the thrust ball bearing 36 supporting the power rollers 8b and the cylindrical convex surface 33 of the support beam are engaged. The outer ring and the power rollers 8b are supported swingably in the axial direction of the input and output discs in respect to the trunnions 9b.
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