公开(公告)号：US07288042B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US11030211

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: F16H13/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US20070197337A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11625121

申请日：2007-01-19

Applicant: Donald Miller ,  Robert Smithson

Inventor： Donald Miller ,  Robert Smithson

IPC: F16H37/02

CPC classification number: F16H13/06

Abstract: A traction-drive system that in one embodiment comprises an idler rotatable about a longitudinal axis, a plurality of rotatable and generally disc-shaped planet rollers each having an inner contact surface, a case contact surface and an idler contact surface, the inner contact surface being of a first diameter, the case contact surface being of a second diameter, and the idler contact surface being of a third diameter, the planet rollers distributed about the idler and each planet roller contacting the idler at its respective idler contact surface. The traction drive system of this embodiment also comprises an inner ring rotatable about the longitudinal axis adapted to contact the inner contact surface of each of the planet rollers, and a case ring adapted to contact the case contact surface of each of the planet rollers. In some embodiments, the inner contact surface of each roller only contacts the inner ring, the case contact surface of each roller only contacts the case ring and the idler contact surface of each roller only contacts the idler.

Abstract translation: 牵引驱动系统，其在一个实施例中包括可围绕纵向轴线旋转的惰轮，多个可旋转且大致圆盘状的行星轮，每个行星轮具有内接触表面，壳体接触表面和惰轮接触表面， 所述壳体接触表面具有第二直径，所述惰轮接触表面具有第三直径，所述行星辊分布在所述惰轮周围，并且每个行星辊在其相应的惰轮接触表面处接触所述惰轮。 该实施例的牵引驱动系统还包括可围绕适于接触每个行星轮的内接触表面的纵向轴线旋转的内环，以及适于接触每个行星辊的壳体接触表面的壳环。 在一些实施例中，每个滚子的内部接触表面仅接触内圈，每个滚子的壳体接触表面仅接触壳体环，并且每个滚子的惰轮接触表面仅接触惰轮。

公开(公告)号：US20070167279A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11694107

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Donald Miller

Inventor： Donald Miller

IPC: F16H13/04

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：US07166057B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-23

申请号：US11006021

申请日：2004-12-06

Applicant: Donald C. Miller ,  David John Allen

Inventor： Donald C. Miller ,  David John Allen

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：US07147586B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US11006026

申请日：2004-12-06

Applicant: Donald C. Miller ,  David John Allen

Inventor： Donald C. Miller ,  David John Allen

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：US07140999B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-28

申请号：US11006235

申请日：2004-12-06

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：US07011601B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-14

申请号：US11005935

申请日：2004-12-06

Applicant: Donald C. Miller

Inventor： Donald C. Miller

IPC: F16H13/10

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：US08171636B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US11841995

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Robert A Smithson ,  Brad P Pohl ,  Oronde J Armstrong ,  Donald C Miller ,  Daniel J Dawe ,  Fernand A Thomassy ,  Matthew P Simister ,  Wesley R Poth ,  Jon M Nichols ,  Charles B Lohr

Inventor： Robert A Smithson ,  Brad P Pohl ,  Oronde J Armstrong ,  Donald C Miller ,  Daniel J Dawe ,  Fernand A Thomassy ,  Matthew P Simister ,  Wesley R Poth ,  Jon M Nichols ,  Charles B Lohr

IPC: B21D53/28 ,  B21K1/30 ,  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 has a number of tiltable ball-leg assemblies configured angularly about a longitudinal axis. Each ball-leg assembly is in contact with, and guided through a tilting motion by an axially translating shift cam having a convex shape. The convex shape of the shift cam can have a profile defined by a set of parametric equations. The profile of the shift cam can vary according to the location of the contact point between an idler and the ball-leg assembly as well as the amount of relative axial motion between the ball-leg assembly and the idler. The profile of the shift cam can be configured to control the axial translation of the idler relative to the change in tilt angle of the ball-leg assembly. A roll-slide factor can be used to characterize the axial translation of the idler relative to the tilt angle of the ball-leg assembly.

Abstract translation: 无级变速器具有围绕纵向轴线成角度地配置的多个可倾斜的球杆组件。 每个球腿组件通过具有凸形形状的轴向平移换档凸轮接触并通过倾斜运动引导。 换档凸轮的凸形可以具有由一组参数方程定义的轮廓。 换档凸轮的轮廓可以根据惰轮和球腿组件之间的接触点的位置以及球腿组件和惰轮之间的相对轴向运动的量而变化。 换档凸轮的轮廓可以被配置为控制惰轮相对于球腿组件的倾斜角的变化的轴向平移。 可以使用滚动滑块因子来表征惰轮相对于球腿组件的倾斜角度的轴向平移。

公开(公告)号：US08133149B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US11842068

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Robert A Smithson ,  Brad P Pohl ,  Oronde J Armstrong ,  Donald C Miller ,  Daniel J Dawe ,  Fernand A Thomassy ,  Matthew P Simister ,  Wesley R Poth ,  Jon M Nichols ,  Charles B Lohr

Inventor： Robert A Smithson ,  Brad P Pohl ,  Oronde J Armstrong ,  Donald C Miller ,  Daniel J Dawe ,  Fernand A Thomassy ,  Matthew P Simister ,  Wesley R Poth ,  Jon M Nichols ,  Charles B Lohr

IPC: F16H15/26

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：US08070635B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12039578

申请日：2008-02-28

Applicant: Donald C Miller

Inventor： Donald C Miller

IPC: F16H3/72

CPC classification number: B60K6/543 ,  B60K6/26 ,  B60K6/36 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/405 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60W20/30 ,  B60Y2200/92 ,  B60Y2400/72 ,  B60Y2400/73 ,  B62M6/65 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/40 ,  F16H15/503 ,  F16H15/52 ,  F16H61/6649 ,  F16H2061/6644 ,  H02K7/10 ,  H02K7/116 ,  H02P9/06 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y10S903/91 ,  Y10S903/918 ,  Y10S903/945

Abstract: A transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The transmission provides multiple powerpaths and can be combined with electrical components to provide motor/generator functionality, which reduces the overall size and complexity of the motor and transmission compared to when they are constructed separately. In one embodiment, rotatable components of a continuously variable transmission are coupled separately to an electrical rotor and to an electrical stator so that the rotor and stator rotate simultaneously in opposite directions relative to one another. In other embodiments, an electrical rotor is configured to transfer torque to or from a disc that is in contact with a plurality of speed adjusters, while an electrical stator is configured to transfer torque to a shaft that is operationally coupled to the speed adjusters via an idler.

Abstract translation: 具有多个倾斜球和相对的输入和输出盘的变速器在其传动比范围内提供无限数量的速度组合。 该传输提供多个功率路径，并且可以与电气部件组合以提供电动机/发电机功能，与分开构造时相比，减小了电动机和变速器的整体尺寸和复杂性。 在一个实施例中，无级变速器的可旋转部件分别耦合到电转子和电子定子，使得转子和定子在彼此相反的方向上同时旋转。 在其他实施例中，电转子被配置为将扭矩传递到与多个速度调节器接触的盘上，或者来自与多个速度调节器接触的盘的转矩，而电定子被配置成将扭矩传递到轴，该轴通过经由 闲人