Continuously variable transmission for vehicle
US8926472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2312/09
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Construction of a continuously variable transmission device for a vehicle is achieved that, when a shift lever is shifted to a selection position for a direction opposite the traveling direction at that time, it is capable of preventing the vehicle from continuing to travel at high speed in a direction opposite the direction intended by the operator. When the shift lever is shifted to a selection position of a direction opposite the traveling direction at that time, and the vehicle speed is faster than a specified speed (V1), the connection of a clutch device that transmits power between a continuously variable transmission mechanism and a differential gear mechanism is disconnected, and the drive force from the drive source is prevented from being further transmitted to the wheels. As a result, it is possible to cause the vehicle to decelerate without accelerating even when the operator tries to move faster in the opposite direction, or when the operator steps on the accelerator pedal with the intention of accelerating in the opposite direction, and thus it is possible to prevent the vehicle from continuing to travel at high speed in the direction opposite the intended direction o…
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