Transmission producing continuously variable speed ratios
US8376889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H15/503
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission includes an input, a variator including an output and a ball carrier secured to the input, producing a variable speed ratio between the ball carrier and the output, a gearset including a component connected to the output, and second and third components, a first clutch releaseably connecting the input and the second component, and a second clutch releaseably connecting the component and the third component.
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