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公开(公告)号:US07074007B2
公开(公告)日:2006-07-11
申请号:US11006214
申请日:2004-12-06
Applicant: Donald C. Miller
Inventor: Donald C. Miller
IPC: F03D11/02
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.
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公开(公告)号:US07036620B2
公开(公告)日:2006-05-02
申请号:US11030361
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: B60K17/00
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.
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公开(公告)号:US06949049B2
公开(公告)日:2005-09-27
申请号:US10770966
申请日:2004-02-03
Applicant: Donald C. Miller , David John Allen
Inventor: Donald C. Miller , David John Allen
IPC: F16H15/32 , B62M11/12 , F16H1/00 , F16H15/28 , F16H35/00 , F16H61/662 , F16H61/664 , F16H13/10
CPC classification number: F16H15/52 , B62M11/12 , F16H15/28 , F16H61/664 , F16H61/6649 , F16H63/067
Abstract: A continuously variable transmission 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 continuously variable transmission 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.
Abstract translation: 一种用于旋转或线性动力的机器和车辆的无级变速器。 该传输为用户提供了简单的手动换档方法。 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。 无级变速器可以与需要变速器的任何类型的机器结合使用。 例如,变速器可以用于(i)诸如汽车,摩托车或船舶的机动车辆,(ii)诸如自行车,三轮车,踏板车,运动器材的非机动车辆,或(iii)工业设备 ,例如钻床,发电设备或纺织厂。
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公开(公告)号:US06945903B2
公开(公告)日:2005-09-20
申请号:US10418509
申请日:2003-04-16
Applicant: Donald C. Miller
Inventor: Donald C. Miller
IPC: B62M11/00 , F16H15/28 , F16H61/664 , 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.
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。
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公开(公告)号:US08066614B2
公开(公告)日:2011-11-29
申请号:US12028664
申请日:2008-02-08
Applicant: Donald C Miller , David J Allen , Robert A. Smithson
Inventor: Donald C Miller , David J Allen , Robert A. Smithson
IPC: F16H15/26
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。
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公开(公告)号:US07976426B2
公开(公告)日:2011-07-12
申请号:US11842050
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 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. In one embodiment, the profile of the shift cam 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. In some embodiments, 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. In other embodiments, 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: 具有多个可倾斜的球腿组件的无级变速器(CVT),所述可转动的球腿组件围绕纵向轴线成角度地配置。 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。 在一个实施例中,换档凸轮的轮廓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。 在一些实施例中,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度的变化的轴向平移。 在其他实施例中,滑动因子可用于表征惰轮相对于球腿组件的倾斜角度的轴向平移。
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公开(公告)号:US20110088503A1
公开(公告)日:2011-04-21
申请号:US12976667
申请日:2010-12-22
Applicant: Oronde Armstrong , Chris Barrow , Paul Elhardt , Henry Mack , Stephen Miggels , Stephen Tsortsoros
Inventor: Oronde Armstrong , Chris Barrow , Paul Elhardt , Henry Mack , Stephen Miggels , Stephen Tsortsoros
CPC classification number: F16C1/18 , B62K23/04 , B62M9/08 , B62M25/04 , B62M2025/003 , F16C2326/28 , F16H15/52 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T74/20043 , Y10T74/2042 , Y10T74/20438
Abstract: A shifter for use with a continuously variable transmission includes a grip portion and a hub portion. Specifically, the shifter is designed for use on a bicycle, but could also be used with any light vehicle. The grip portion is characterized by a rotatable adjuster that is coupled to a cable. The cable is also coupled to a hub portion. As the adjuster is rotated, the cable is pulled, in turn rotating a pulley assembly in the hub portion. As the pulley assembly is rotated, it advances a rod within a continuously variable transmission. The rod adjusts the power adjusters as described above. The grip portion is also unique in its display of information to the rider. The grip portion includes a display showing the ratio of input to output. The display also includes a filament that curves as the ration is adjusted. A high ratio renders the filament flat while the filament takes on a steep curve as the ratio is adjusted to make riding up hills easier.
Abstract translation: 用于无级变速器的变速器包括把手部分和轮毂部分。 具体来说,换档器设计用于自行车上,但也可以与任何轻型车辆一起使用。 把手部分的特征在于可旋转的调节器,其连接到电缆。 电缆还耦合到轮毂部分。 当调节器旋转时,拉动电缆,从而使轮毂部分中的滑轮组件旋转。 当滑轮组件旋转时,它使杆在无级变速器内前进。 杆如上所述调节功率调节器。 抓握部分在向车手显示信息方面也是独一无二的。 抓握部分包括显示输入与输出的比率的显示。 该显示器还包括当比例被调整时曲线的丝线。 高比例使灯丝平坦,同时灯丝采取陡峭的曲线,因为比例被调整以使骑马更容易。
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公开(公告)号:US07914029B2
公开(公告)日:2011-03-29
申请号:US12039591
申请日:2008-02-28
Applicant: Donald C Miller , Robert A Smithson , Brad P Pohl , Charles B Lohr , Jon M Nichols
Inventor: Donald C Miller , Robert A Smithson , Brad P Pohl , Charles B Lohr , Jon M Nichols
IPC: B62M1/02
CPC classification number: F16H15/52 , B62M1/36 , B62M9/08 , B62M11/145 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/503 , Y10T74/19851 , Y10T74/20177
Abstract: 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.
Abstract translation: 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。 曲轴被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:US07909727B2
公开(公告)日:2011-03-22
申请号:US11842021
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
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。
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公开(公告)号:US07885747B2
公开(公告)日:2011-02-08
申请号:US11686231
申请日:2007-03-14
Applicant: Keith Miller , Peter Poxton
Inventor: Keith Miller , Peter Poxton
CPC classification number: F16H61/66259 , F16H61/66272 , F16H63/062
Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for automatically adjusting a continuously variable transmission (CVT) in a motorized vehicle. A microprocessor processor in the vehicle receives data about the operating status of the vehicle from a plurality. Examples of vehicle data include vehicle speed, motor speed, throttle position, current draw from a battery, and battery level. A servo motor is in mechanical communication with the CVT and provides an axial force to adjust the CVT. The microprocessor uses lookup tables of optimal set points for vehicle data to instruct the servo motor to adjust the transmission ratio of the CVT according to the vehicle data provided by the sensors.
Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于自动调节机动车辆中的无级变速器(CVT)的系统和方法。 车辆中的微处理器处理器从多个接收关于车辆的操作状态的数据。 车辆数据的示例包括车速,电动机速度,节气门位置,来自电池的电流消耗和电池电量。 伺服电机与CVT机械连接,提供轴向力来调节CVT。 微处理器使用用于车辆数据的最佳设定点的查找表来指示伺服电机根据由传感器提供的车辆数据来调整CVT的传动比。
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