公开(公告)号：US20090221391A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US12394821

申请日：2009-02-27

Applicant: Matt Bazyn ,  Jeremy Carter ,  Charles B. Lohr ,  Curtis Malone ,  Loren T. McDaniel ,  Peter D. Poxton

Inventor： Matt Bazyn ,  Jeremy Carter ,  Charles B. Lohr ,  Curtis Malone ,  Loren T. McDaniel ,  Peter D. Poxton

IPC: F16H57/08 ,  F16H3/44 ,  F16H15/48

CPC classification number: F16H15/52 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F16H15/503 ,  F16H57/0426 ,  F16H57/043 ,  F16H57/0471 ,  F16H57/0479 ,  F16H57/0484 ,  F16H57/0487 ,  Y10T74/19555

Abstract: Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously or infinitely variable transmissions (C/IVT). In one embodiment, a main axle is adapted to receive a shift rod that cooperates with a shift rod nut to actuate a ratio change in a C/IVT. In another embodiment, a lubricant manifold is adapted to cooperate with the main axle of the C/IVT to supply lubricant to the interior of the C/IVT. Embodiments of a drivetrain housing and housing cover plate are adapted to house components of a C/IVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the C/IVT to support operation and/or functionality of the C/IVT. Shift control interfaces for a C/IVT are disclosed that include, for example, a shift actuation subassembly having a translatable and rotatable shift pin collar. Mechanisms that facilitate shifting of the C/IVT are disclosed that include a shift rod and shift cam adapted to supply lubricant to the interior of the transmission.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及用于连续或无级变速器（C / IVT）的部件，子组件，系统和/或方法。 在一个实施例中，主轴适于接收与换档杆螺母配合以驱动C / IVT中的比率变化的换档杆。 在另一个实施例中，润滑剂歧管适于与C / IVT的主轴配合，以向C / IVT的内部供应润滑剂。 传动系统壳体和壳体盖板的实施例适于容纳C / IVT的部件，并且在一些实施例中与C / IVT的其它部件配合以支持C / IVT的操作和/或功能。 公开了用于C / IVT的换档控制接口，其包括例如具有可平移和可旋转的换档销轴环的换档致动子组件。 公开了促进C / IVT换档的机构，其包括适于向变速器内部供应润滑剂的换档杆和换档凸轮。

公开(公告)号：US07510499B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-31

申请号：US12027218

申请日：2008-02-06

Applicant: Donald C Miller

Inventor： Donald C Miller

IPC: F16H13/10

CPC classification number: F16H15/52 ,  B62M11/12 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H61/664 ,  F16H61/6649 ,  F16H63/067

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The present invention includes a continuously variable transmission that may be employed in connection with any type of machine that is in need of a transmission. For example, the transmission may be used in (i) a motorized vehicle such as an automobile, motorcycle, or watercraft, (ii) a non-motorized vehicle such as a bicycle, tricycle, scooter, exercise equipment or (iii) industrial equipment, such as a drill press, power generating equipment, or textile mill.

公开(公告)号：US07431677B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-07

申请号：US11834919

申请日：2007-08-07

Applicant: Donald C Miller ,  David J Allen ,  Robert A Smithson

Inventor： Donald C Miller ,  David J Allen ,  Robert A Smithson

IPC: F16H37/02 ,  F16H13/04 ,  F16H15/38

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：US07422546B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US11834970

申请日：2007-08-07

Applicant: Donald C Miller ,  David J Allen ,  Robert A Smithson

Inventor： Donald C Miller ,  David J Allen ,  Robert A Smithson

IPC: B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/10

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：US07422541B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US11694107

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Donald C Miller

Inventor： Donald C Miller

IPC: F16H59/36

CPC classification number: B62M11/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H61/664

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The single axle transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. An additional embodiment is disclosed which shifts automatically dependent upon the rotational speed of the wheel. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The disclosed transmission may be used in vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. The transmission may, for example, be driven by a power transfer mechanism such as a sprocket, gear, pulley or lever, optionally driving a one way clutch attached at one end of the main shaft.

公开(公告)号：US07419451B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：US11694492

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Donald C Miller

Inventor： Donald C Miller

IPC: F16H15/26

CPC classification number: B62M11/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H61/664

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The single axle transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. An additional embodiment is disclosed which shifts automatically dependent upon the rotational speed of the wheel. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The disclosed transmission may be used in vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. The transmission may, for example, be driven by a power transfer mechanism such as a sprocket, gear, pulley or lever, optionally driving a one way clutch attached at one end of the main shaft.

公开(公告)号：US07396209B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11030627

申请日：2005-01-05

Applicant: Donald C. Miller ,  David J. Allen ,  Robert A. Smithson

Inventor： Donald C. Miller ,  David J. Allen ,  Robert A. Smithson

IPC: B64C27/04

CPC classification number: F16H61/6649 ,  B62M9/08 ,  B62M11/04 ,  B62M11/14 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/40 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F16H15/503 ,  F16H15/52 ,  F16H37/084 ,  F16H37/0853 ,  F16H37/086 ,  F16H63/067 ,  F16H2037/088 ,  F16H2037/101 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T408/65

Abstract: A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges.

Abstract translation: 示出和描述了具有多个倾斜球和相对的输入和输出盘的变速传动装置，其在其传动比范围内提供无限数量的速度组合。 使用行星齿轮组允许相反的最小速度，并且传输的独特几何允许所有的功率路径是同轴的，从而与实现类似传动比范围的传动相比，减小了传输的整体尺寸和复杂性。

公开(公告)号：US07395731B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11834875

申请日：2007-08-07

Applicant: Donald C Miller ,  David J Allen ,  Robert A Smithson

Inventor： Donald C Miller ,  David J Allen ,  Robert A Smithson

IPC: F16H59/00 ,  F16H61/00 ,  F16H63/00

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：US07393303B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-01

申请号：US11694044

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Donald C Miller

Inventor： Donald C Miller

IPC: F16H15/26

CPC classification number: B62M11/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H61/664

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The single axle transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. An additional embodiment is disclosed which shifts automatically dependent upon the rotational speed of the wheel. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The disclosed transmission may be used in vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. The transmission may, for example, be driven by a power transfer mechanism such as a sprocket, gear, pulley or lever, optionally driving a one way clutch attached at one end of the main shaft.

公开(公告)号：US07393302B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-01

申请号：US11693998

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Donald C Miller

Inventor： Donald C Miller

IPC: F16H15/26

CPC classification number: B62M11/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H61/664

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The single axle transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. An additional embodiment is disclosed which shifts automatically dependent upon the rotational speed of the wheel. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The disclosed transmission may be used in vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. The transmission may, for example, be driven by a power transfer mechanism such as a sprocket, gear, pulley or lever, optionally driving a one way clutch attached at one end of the main shaft.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于旋转或线性动力的机器和车辆的无级变速器。 单轴传动为用户提供了一种简单的手动换档方法。 公开了另外的实施例，其根据车轮的转速而自动地移动。 此外，牵引辊传动的实际商业化需要提高传动的可靠性，易于移动，功能和简单性。 所公开的变速器可以用于诸如汽车，摩托车和自行车的车辆中。 变速器可以例如由诸如链轮，齿轮，滑轮或杠杆的动力传递机构驱动，可选地驱动附接在主轴一端的单向离合器。