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公开(公告)号:US20080039270A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-14
申请号:US11842021
申请日:2007-08-20
申请人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
发明人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
CPC分类号: F16H15/503 , B62M9/00 , B62M23/00 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/50 , Y10T29/49462 , Y10T29/49464 , Y10T29/49467 , Y10T29/4984
摘要: 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.
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公开(公告)号:US20080032852A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-07
申请号:US11842107
申请日:2007-08-20
申请人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
发明人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
摘要: 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.
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公开(公告)号:US20120115667A1
公开(公告)日:2012-05-10
申请号:US13288711
申请日:2011-11-03
申请人: Charles Lohr , Brad Pohl
发明人: Charles Lohr , Brad Pohl
IPC分类号: F16H37/02
CPC分类号: F16H55/32 , B62M11/16 , F16C19/545 , F16H15/50 , F16H15/503 , F16H15/52 , F16H57/0484 , F16H57/0487 , F16H2057/085
摘要: Disclosed embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a CVT has a number of spherical planets in contact with an idler. Various idler assemblies can be used to facilitate to improve durability, fatigue life, and efficiency of a CVT. In one embodiment, the idler assembly has two rolling elements having contact surfaces that are angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the CVT. In some embodiments, a bearing is operably coupled between the first and second rolling elements. The bearing is configured to balance axial force between the first and second rolling elements. In one embodiment, the bearing is a ball bearing. In another embodiment, the bearing is an angular contact bearing. In yet other embodiments, needle roller bearings are employed.
摘要翻译: 公开的实施例涉及用于无级变速器(CVT)的部件,子组件,系统和/或方法。 在一个实施例中,CVT具有与惰轮接触的多个球形行星。 可以使用各种惰轮组件来促进CVT的耐用性,疲劳寿命和效率。 在一个实施例中,惰轮组件具有两个滚动元件,其具有相对于CVT的纵向轴线成角度的接触表面。 在一些实施例中,轴承可操作地联接在第一和第二滚动元件之间。 轴承构造成平衡第一和第二滚动元件之间的轴向力。 在一个实施例中,轴承是球轴承。 在另一个实施例中,轴承是角接触轴承。 在其它实施例中,采用滚针轴承。
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公开(公告)号:US20100093479A1
公开(公告)日:2010-04-15
申请号:US12526770
申请日:2008-02-07
申请人: Jeremy Carter , Charles Lohr , Brad Pohl , David Kieke
发明人: Jeremy Carter , Charles Lohr , Brad Pohl , David Kieke
CPC分类号: F16H37/084 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/503 , F16H2037/0886
摘要: Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT) having a variator provided with a plurality of tilting, traction planets and traction rings. In one embodiment, a variator is coupled to a rangebox to provide multiple operating modes. In another embodiment, a hydraulic system is configured to control the transmission ratio of the variator and the rangebox. Various inventive shift-cam-and-sun subassemblies can be used to facilitate shifting of the transmission ratio of a CVT. Embodiments of a transmission housing and bell housing are adapted to house components of a CVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Various related devices include embodiments of, for example, a pivot arm, a control feedback mechanism, axial force generation and management mechanisms, a control valve integral with an input shaft, a pivot pin hub, and a rotatable carrier configured to support planet-pivot arm assemblies. FIG. 72 shows a torque-split ball-type rolling traction CVT with a ball-type rolling traction variator (1200) and planetary gearset (1400) which is followed by a rangebox (1600).
摘要翻译: 发明实施例涉及具有设置有多个倾斜牵引行星和牵引环的变速器的无级变速器(CVT)的部件,子组件,系统和/或方法。 在一个实施例中,变换器耦合到范围框以提供多种操作模式。 在另一个实施例中,液压系统被配置成控制变速器和范围箱的传动比。 可以使用各种本发明的移动凸轮和太阳子组件来促进CVT的传动比的移动。 变速器壳体和钟罩壳体的实施例适于容纳CVT的部件,并且在一些实施例中,与CVT的其它部件配合以支持CVT的操作和/或功能。 各种相关设备包括例如枢轴臂,控制反馈机构,轴向力产生和管理机构,与输入轴成一体的控制阀,枢轴销毂和可旋转承载器的实施例,所述转动支架被构造成支撑行星枢轴 臂组件。 图。 图72示出了具有球型滚动牵引变速器(1200)和行星齿轮组(1400)的扭矩分离滚珠式滚动牵引CVT,其后面是范围箱(1600)。
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公开(公告)号:US20080039271A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-14
申请号:US11842050
申请日:2007-08-20
申请人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Mathew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
发明人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Mathew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
IPC分类号: F16H15/26
CPC分类号: F16H15/503 , B62M9/00 , B62M23/00 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/50 , Y10T29/49462 , Y10T29/49464 , Y10T29/49467 , Y10T29/4984
摘要: 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.
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公开(公告)号:US20080032854A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-07
申请号:US11841965
申请日:2007-08-20
申请人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
发明人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
摘要: 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.
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公开(公告)号:US20070155567A1
公开(公告)日:2007-07-05
申请号:US11562317
申请日:2006-11-21
申请人: Donald Miller , Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Charles Lohr , Jon Nichols
发明人: Donald Miller , Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Charles Lohr , Jon Nichols
IPC分类号: F16H47/08
CPC分类号: F16H15/52 , B62M1/36 , B62M9/08 , B62M11/145 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/503 , Y10T74/19851 , Y10T74/20177
摘要: Traction planets and traction rings can be operationally coupled to a planetary gearset to provide a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be used in a bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on the frame of the bicycle at a location forward of the rear wheel hub of the bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on and supported by members of the bicycle frame such that the CVT is coaxial with the crankshaft of the bicycle. The crankshaft is configured to drive elements of the planetary gearset, which are configured to operationally drive the traction rings and the traction planets. Inventive component and subassemblies for such a CVT are disclosed. A shifting mechanism includes a plurality of pivot arms arranged to pivot about the centers of the traction planets as a shift pin hub moves axially.
摘要翻译: 牵引行星和牵引环可以可操作地耦合到行星齿轮组,以提供无级变速器(CVT)。 CVT可用于自行车。 在一个实施例中,CVT在自行车的后轮毂的前方的位置安装在自行车的框架上。 在一个实施例中,CVT安装在自行车车架的构件上并由其支撑,使得CVT与自行车的曲轴同轴。 曲轴构造成驱动行星齿轮组的元件,其构造成可操作地驱动牵引环和牵引行星。 公开了用于这种CVT的本发明组件和子组件。 换档机构包括多个枢转臂,当枢轴毂轴向移动时,所述枢转臂布置成围绕牵引行星的中心枢转。
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公开(公告)号:US20080039275A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-14
申请号:US11842007
申请日:2007-08-20
申请人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
发明人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
IPC分类号: F16H15/38
CPC分类号: F16H15/503 , B62M9/00 , B62M23/00 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/50 , Y10T29/49462 , Y10T29/49464 , Y10T29/49467 , Y10T29/4984
摘要: 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.
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公开(公告)号:US20080039273A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-14
申请号:US11842081
申请日:2007-08-20
申请人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
发明人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
摘要: 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.
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公开(公告)号:US20080034585A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-14
申请号:US11841995
申请日:2007-08-20
申请人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
发明人: Robert Smithson , Brad Pohl , Oronde Armstrong , Donald Miller , Daniel Dawe , Fernand Thomassy , Matthew Simister , Wesley Poth , Jon Nichols , Charles Lohr
IPC分类号: B23P15/14
CPC分类号: F16H15/503 , B62M9/00 , B62M23/00 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/50 , Y10T29/49462 , Y10T29/49464 , Y10T29/49467 , Y10T29/4984
摘要: 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.
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