Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Continuously variable transmission
- Patent Title (中): 连续可变传动
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Application No.: US12251325Application Date: 2008-10-14
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Publication No.: US08167759B2Publication Date: 2012-05-01
- Inventor: Brad P Pohl , Fernand A Thomassy , Charles B Lohr , Scott T McBroom
- Applicant: Brad P Pohl , Fernand A Thomassy , Charles B Lohr , Scott T McBroom
- Applicant Address: US CA San Diego
- Assignee: Fallbrook Technologies Inc.
- Current Assignee: Fallbrook Technologies Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Diego
- Agency: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP
- Main IPC: F16H15/48
- IPC: F16H15/48 ; F16H15/26 ; B60K17/28

Abstract:
Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable accessory drives (CVAD). In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. In another embodiment, a skew-based control system includes a skew actuator coupled to a carrier member. In some embodiments, the skew actuator is configured to rotate a carrier member of a CVT. Various inventive traction planet assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include legs configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In some embodiments, a traction planet assembly is operably coupled to the carrier members. Embodiments of a shift cam and a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100093480A1 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION Public/Granted day:2010-04-15
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