公开(公告)号：US08845485B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13438625

申请日：2012-04-03

Applicant: Robert Smithson ,  Brad P. Pohl ,  Charles B. Lohr ,  Javier Solis ,  Terry Nielsen ,  Scott T. McBroom ,  Nicole Munguia

Inventor： Robert Smithson ,  Brad P. Pohl ,  Charles B. Lohr ,  Javier Solis ,  Terry Nielsen ,  Scott T. McBroom ,  Nicole Munguia

IPC: B60K31/00 ,  B60K25/02 ,  B60H1/32 ,  F16H61/664 ,  B60W10/06 ,  F16H15/42 ,  B60W30/188 ,  B60W10/101

CPC classification number: B60H1/3226 ,  B60H1/3222 ,  B60K25/02 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/101 ,  B60W30/1886 ,  F16H15/42 ,  F16H61/6648 ,  Y02T10/76 ,  Y10T477/619 ,  Y10T477/6223

Abstract: Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for auxiliary power units (APU). In one embodiment, the APU includes a source of rotational power such as a combustion engine operably coupled to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be coupled to a load. In some embodiments, the load is provided by a generator. In one embodiment, the APU has a control system configured to control the operation of the engine and the operation of the CVT. The control system can facilitate substantially constant speed operation of the generator in the presence of variable operation of the engine. In another embodiment, the APU includes a continuously variable accessory drive (CVAD) operably coupled to an engine. The CVAD can include a continuously variable transmission operably coupled to a generator. In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD.

Abstract translation: 发明实施例涉及用于辅助动力单元（APU）的组件，子组件，系统和/或方法。 在一个实施例中，APU包括旋转动力源，例如可操作地连接到无级变速器（CVT）的内燃机。 CVT可以耦合到负载。 在一些实施例中，负载由发电机提供。 在一个实施例中，APU具有被配置为控制发动机的操作和CVT的操作的控制系统。 在发动机可变运行的情况下，控制系统可以促进发电机的基本上恒定的速度运行。 在另一实施例中，APU包括可操作地联接到发动机的连续可变附件驱动器（CVAD）。 CVAD可以包括可操作地耦合到发电机的无级变速器。 在一个实施例中，基于偏斜的控制系统适于促进CVAD的比率的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20130323006A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13990536

申请日：2011-11-30

Applicant: Martin Robert Smithson

Inventor： Martin Robert Smithson

IPC: B60P3/077

CPC classification number: B60P3/077 ,  B60P3/062 ,  B60P3/073

Abstract: An attachment method for attaching a piece of plant machinery such as a mini-excavator to mount, for example a mount on a transporter or trailer. The piece of plant machinery is moved to a mounting location and a moveable portion arrangeable relative to the body is arranged in cooperative engagement with the mount to attach the piece of plant machinery thereto. The moveable portion may for example comprise a moveable drive 10 portion, a scraping blade or an arm.

Abstract translation: 一种用于连接诸如小型挖掘机的工厂机械的装置，例如安装在运输车或拖车上的安装方法。 植物机械件移动到安装位置，并且相对于主体布置的可移动部分被布置成与安装件协作地接合以将植物机械附接到其上。 可移动部分可以例如包括可移动驱动器10部分，刮刀或臂。

公开(公告)号：US20080039275A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11842007

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

Inventor： Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

IPC: F16H15/38

CPC classification number: F16H15/503 ,  B62M9/00 ,  B62M23/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/50 ,  Y10T29/49462 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49467 ,  Y10T29/4984

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20080039273A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11842081

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

Inventor： Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

IPC: F16H15/26 ,  F16H55/32

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20080034585A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11841995

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

Inventor： Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

IPC: B23P15/14

CPC classification number: F16H15/503 ,  B62M9/00 ,  B62M23/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/50 ,  Y10T29/49462 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49467 ,  Y10T29/4984

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20080032853A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11841957

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

Inventor： Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

IPC: F16H15/38 ,  F16H55/32

CPC classification number: F16H15/503 ,  B62M9/00 ,  B62M23/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/50 ,  Y10T29/49462 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49467 ,  Y10T29/4984

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20070270278A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11834970

申请日：2007-08-07

Applicant: Donald Miller ,  David Allen ,  Robert Smithson

Inventor： Donald Miller ,  David Allen ,  Robert Smithson

IPC: B60W10/10 ,  F16H15/50 ,  B60W10/04

CPC classification number: B62D5/0475 ,  B62D5/0409 ,  B62M9/08 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/52 ,  F16H37/084 ,  F16H61/6649 ,  Y10S903/918 ,  Y10S903/945 ,  Y10S903/951 ,  Y10T74/19251 ,  Y10T74/19555 ,  Y10T74/1956 ,  Y10T477/23 ,  Y10T477/33 ,  Y10T477/619 ,  Y10T477/621 ,  Y10T477/679 ,  Y10T477/688

Abstract: A continuously variable planetary gear set is described having a generally tubular idler, a plurality of balls distributed radially about the idler, each ball having a tiltable axis about which it rotates, a rotatable input disc positioned adjacent to the balls and in contact with each of the balls, a rotatable output disc positioned adjacent to the balls opposite the input disc and in contact with each of the balls such that each of the balls makes three-point contact with the input disc, the output disc and the idler, and a rotatable cage adapted to maintain the axial and radial position of each of the balls, wherein the axes of the balls are oriented by the axial position of the idler.

公开(公告)号：US20070270267A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11834881

申请日：2007-08-07

Applicant: Donald Miller ,  David Allen ,  Robert Smithson

Inventor： Donald Miller ,  David Allen ,  Robert Smithson

IPC: F16H15/50

CPC classification number: B62D5/0475 ,  B62D5/0409 ,  B62M9/08 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/52 ,  F16H37/084 ,  F16H61/6649 ,  Y10S903/918 ,  Y10S903/945 ,  Y10S903/951 ,  Y10T74/19251 ,  Y10T74/19555 ,  Y10T74/1956 ,  Y10T477/23 ,  Y10T477/33 ,  Y10T477/619 ,  Y10T477/621 ,  Y10T477/679 ,  Y10T477/688

Abstract: A continuously variable planetary gear set is described having a generally tubular idler, a plurality of balls distributed radially about the idler, each ball having a tiltable axis about which it rotates, a rotatable input disc positioned adjacent to the balls and in contact with each of the balls, a rotatable output disc positioned adjacent to the balls opposite the input disc and in contact with each of the balls such that each of the balls makes three-point contact with the input disc, the output disc and the idler, and a rotatable cage adapted to maintain the axial and radial position of each of the balls, wherein the axes of the balls are oriented by the axial position of the idler.

公开(公告)号：US20060262411A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11399695

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Douglas Dunn ,  Robert Smithson ,  Robert Krasa ,  Michael Dolezal

Inventor： Douglas Dunn ,  Robert Smithson ,  Robert Krasa ,  Michael Dolezal

IPC: G02B27/10

CPC classification number: G02B5/128 ,  B44F1/10 ,  G02B3/0006 ,  G02B27/2214 ,  G02B27/2292

Abstract: Translucent, transparent, or semi-translucent microlens sheetings with composite images are disclosed, in which a composite image floats above or below the sheeting, or both. The composite image may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. The sheeting may have at least one layer of material having a surface of microlenses that form one or more images at positions internal to the layer of material, at least one of the images being a partially complete image. Additional layers, such as retroreflective, translucent, transparent, or optical structure layers may also be incorporated into the sheeting.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有复合图像的半透明，透明或半透明微透镜片材，其中复合图像漂浮在片材上方或下方，或两者均匀。 合成图像可以是二维或三维的。 片材可以具有至少一层具有微透镜表面的材料，其在材料层内部的位置处形成一个或多个图像，至少一个图像是部分完整的图像。 另外的层，例如回射，半透明，透明或光学结构层也可以并入到片材中。

公开(公告)号：US20060084549A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US11243484

申请日：2005-10-04

Applicant: Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

Inventor： Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

IPC: F16H15/38

CPC classification number: F16H15/503 ,  B62M9/00 ,  B62M23/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/50 ,  Y10T29/49462 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49467 ,  Y10T29/4984

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种无级变速器（CVT），其具有构造成支撑和定位CVT的各种部件的主轴。 换档凸轮盘与球腿组件配合以移动CVT的传动比。 负载凸轮盘，扭转盘，滚动元件和轮毂盖壳体被配置成产生轴向力，传递扭矩和管理反作用力。 在一个实施例中，具有花键孔的花键输入轴和扭转盘配合以将扭矩输入到CVT的变速器中。 其中，公开了各种球轴，轴球组合和反作用力接地构造。 在一个实施例中，公开了在输入和输出元件两者都具有轴向力产生装置的CVT。