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Infinitely variable transmission with offset output shaft

US8257217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2009
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 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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