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公开(公告)号:USD631409S1
公开(公告)日:2011-01-25
申请号:US29343826
申请日:2009-09-18
Applicant: Henry J. Mack, Jr. , In Young Jang , Paul Elhardt , Thomas Chilton Hill , Stephen G. Miggels , Jimmy An
Designer: Henry J. Mack, Jr. , In Young Jang , Paul Elhardt , Thomas Chilton Hill , Stephen G. Miggels , Jimmy An
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公开(公告)号:US07837592B2
公开(公告)日:2010-11-23
申请号:US12360006
申请日:2009-01-26
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20100267510A1
公开(公告)日:2010-10-21
申请号:US12760823
申请日:2010-04-15
Applicant: Jon M. Nichols , Gregory G. Stevenson , Brad P. Pohl , Fernand A Thomassy , Charles B. Lohr , Jeremy Carter , John W. Sherrill , Brian B. Sweet
Inventor: Jon M. Nichols , Gregory G. Stevenson , Brad P. Pohl , Fernand A Thomassy , Charles B. Lohr , Jeremy Carter , John W. Sherrill , Brian B. Sweet
CPC classification number: F16H37/022 , B62M11/16 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/503 , F16H15/52 , F16H61/6649 , F16H63/067
Abstract: Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a stator plate configured to have a plurality of radially offset slots. Various inventive traction planet assemblies and stator plates can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the stator plate. In one embodiment, the stator plate is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a stator driver is operably coupled to the stator plate. Embodiments of a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US20100093480A1
公开(公告)日:2010-04-15
申请号:US12251325
申请日:2008-10-14
Applicant: Brad P. Pohl , Fernand A. Thomassy , Charles B. Lohr , Scott T. McBroom
Inventor: Brad P. Pohl , Fernand A. Thomassy , Charles B. Lohr , Scott T. McBroom
IPC: F16H37/02
CPC classification number: F16H61/6646 , F02B67/04 , F16H15/40 , F16H15/42 , F16H15/50 , F16H15/503 , F16H15/52 , F16H59/40 , F16H61/0021 , F16H61/0204 , F16H61/664 , F16H63/065 , F16H63/067 , F16H63/42 , F16H2059/704 , F16H2061/6641 , Y02T10/76 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T477/619
Abstract: Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable accessory drives (CVAD). In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. In another embodiment, a skew-based control system includes a skew actuator coupled to a carrier member. In some embodiments, the skew actuator is configured to rotate a carrier member of a CVT. Various inventive traction planet assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include legs configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In some embodiments, a traction planet assembly is operably coupled to the carrier members. Embodiments of a shift cam and a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed.
Abstract translation: 发明实施例涉及用于连续可变附件驱动器(CVAD)的部件,子组件,系统和/或方法。 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。 在另一个实施例中,基于偏斜的控制系统包括耦合到载体构件的偏斜致动器。 在一些实施例中,偏斜致动器构造成旋转CVT的承载构件。 可以使用各种创新的牵引行星组件来促进CVT的比例的移动。 在一些实施例中,牵引行星架组件包括构造成与承载构件配合的腿部。 在一些实施例中,牵引行星架组件可操作地联接到承载构件。 变速凸轮和牵引太阳的实施例适于与CVT的其它部件配合以支持CVT的操作和/或功能。 其中包括用于CVT的换挡控制接口。
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公开(公告)号:US07670243B2
公开(公告)日:2010-03-02
申请号:US11509789
申请日:2006-08-23
Applicant: Donald C. Miller
Inventor: Donald C. Miller
IPC: F16H15/40
CPC classification number: F16H63/067 , F03D15/00 , F03D15/10 , F03D80/70 , F05B2260/40 , F05B2260/402 , F05B2260/403 , F16H15/50 , F16H55/32 , F16H61/664 , Y02E10/722
Abstract: Embodiments of the inventions disclosed include a continuously variable transmission (CVT) where power is transmitted from a group of balls to a shaft via an idler. In one application, the CVT couples to a gearbox and to a generator of a wind turbine. Traction elements of a CVT can be coated and/or textured, using various coating materials and textures, via disclosed coating and/or texturing methods. Methods and systems for shifting a CVT are disclosed. Certain components for a CVT are disclosed. For example, in one embodiment, a CVT includes a shaft having a spline and a shift flange. In another embodiment, a CVT includes a stator adapted to cooperate with shifter components. Disclosed is a CVT configured to produce a variable output speed that is always greater than an input speed. In one embodiment, a CVT produces a variable output speed that is always lower than an input speed.
Abstract translation: 所公开的发明的实施例包括其中功率通过惰轮从一组球传递到轴的无级变速器(CVT)。 在一个应用中,CVT耦合到齿轮箱和风力发电机的发电机。 通过公开的涂层和/或纹理方法,CVT的牵引元件可以使用各种涂层材料和纹理进行涂布和/或纹理化。 公开了用于移动CVT的方法和系统。 公开了CVT的某些组件。 例如,在一个实施例中,CVT包括具有花键和换档凸缘的轴。 在另一个实施例中,CVT包括适于与换档器部件配合的定子。 公开了一种CVT,其被配置为产生总是大于输入速度的可变输出速度。 在一个实施例中,CVT产生始终低于输入速度的可变输出速度。
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公开(公告)号:US07651437B2
公开(公告)日:2010-01-26
申请号:US12028701
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20090280949A1
公开(公告)日:2009-11-12
申请号:US12437396
申请日:2009-05-07
Applicant: Charles B. Lohr
Inventor: Charles B. Lohr
IPC: F16H13/12
CPC classification number: F16H61/6649 , F16H15/50 , F16H15/503 , F16H15/52 , F16H59/14 , F16H59/38 , F16H61/6645 , F16H63/304
Abstract: Mechanisms and methods for clamping force generation are disclosed. In one embodiment, a clamping force generator system includes a permanent magnet bearing coupled to a traction ring and to a torque coupling. The traction ring can be provided with an electromagnetic bearing rotor and the torque coupling can be provided with an electromagnetic bearing stator. In some embodiments, a mechanical load cam, a permanent magnet bearing, and an electromagnetic bearing cooperate to generate a clamping force between the traction rings, the power rollers, and the idler. In other embodiments, a series of permanent magnet bearings and a mechanical bearing configured to produce a clamping force. In one embodiment an electromagnetic bearing is coupled to a control system and produces a specified clamping force that is associated with a torque transmitted in the transmission during operation. In some embodiments, a mechanical load cam produces a clamping force proportional to torque, while a permanent magnet bearing provides a minimum clamping force.
Abstract translation: 公开了夹紧力产生的机理和方法。 在一个实施例中,夹紧力发生器系统包括耦合到牵引环和扭矩耦合的永磁体轴承。 牵引环可以设置有电磁轴承转子,并且扭矩联轴器可以设置有电磁轴承定子。 在一些实施例中,机械负载凸轮,永磁体轴承和电磁轴承协作以在牵引环,动力辊和惰轮之间产生夹紧力。 在其他实施例中,一系列永磁体轴承和构造成产生夹紧力的机械轴承。 在一个实施例中,电磁轴承联接到控制系统并且产生与操作期间在变速器中传递的转矩相关联的指定的夹紧力。 在一些实施例中,机械负载凸轮产生与转矩成比例的夹紧力,而永磁体轴承提供最小夹紧力。
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公开(公告)号:US07540818B2
公开(公告)日:2009-06-02
申请号:US11834865
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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US07455611B2
公开(公告)日:2008-11-25
申请号:US11834879
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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US07452297B2
公开(公告)日:2008-11-18
申请号:US11834857
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: F16H3/72
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.
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