Infinitely variable transmission with offset output shaft
US8257217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2037/0873
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An infinitely variable power transmission comprising an input shaft, a layshaft, a variator transmitting power from the input shaft to the layshaft, an output shaft, and an internal/external gear pair transmitting power from the layshaft to the output shaft. The output shaft axis may be offset a limited distance from the input shaft axis.
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