公开(公告)号：US08398518B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12999586

申请日：2008-06-23

申请人： Jon M. Nichols ,  Matthew P. Simister ,  Daniel J. Dawe ,  Charles B. Lohr ,  Timothy M. Obrzut

发明人： Jon M. Nichols ,  Matthew P. Simister ,  Daniel J. Dawe ,  Charles B. Lohr ,  Timothy M. Obrzut

IPC分类号： F16H15/48

CPC分类号： F16H15/52 ,  B62M11/04 ,  B62M11/12 ,  B62M11/16 ,  F16D41/061 ,  F16D41/064 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F16H53/02 ,  F16H63/18 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T74/18304

摘要： Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a main axle (112) is adapted to receive a carrier assembly (101, 400, 600, 800) to facilitate the support of components in a CVT (100). In another embodiment, a carrier includes a stator support member (206, 304, 402, 502, 602, 802) and a stator interfacial member (208, 504). In some embodiments, the stator interfacial member is configured to interact with planet subassemblies of a CVT. Various inventive planet subassemblies (108, 406, 806) and idler assemblies (109, 700) can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the planet subassemblies include legs (244, 2444, 424, 810) configured to have a sliding interface with a carrier assembly. Embodiments of a hub shell (102), a hub cover (104) 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. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed.

摘要翻译： 发明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，主轴（112）适于接纳承载组件（101,400,600,800），以便于CVT（100）中部件的支撑。 在另一个实施例中，载体包括定子支撑构件（206,304,402,502,602,802）和定子界面构件（208,504）。 在一些实施例中，定子界面构件配置成与CVT的行星子组件相互作用。 可以使用各种创造性的行星组件（108,406,806）和惰轮组件（109,700）来促进CVT的比例的移动。 在一些实施例中，行星组件包括构造成具有与承载组件的滑动界面的腿部（244,2444,424,810）。 轮毂壳（102），轮毂盖（104）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。 其中包括变速控制接​​口和CVT制动功能。

公开(公告)号：US08171636B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US11841995

申请日：2007-08-20

申请人： 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

发明人： 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分类号： B21D53/28 ,  B21K1/30 ,  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 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.

摘要翻译： 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

申请人： 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

发明人： 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.

公开(公告)号：US20110172050A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US12999586

申请日：2008-06-23

申请人： Jon M. Nichols ,  Matthew P. Simister ,  Daniel J Dawe ,  Charles B Lohr ,  Timothy M Obrzut

发明人： Jon M. Nichols ,  Matthew P. Simister ,  Daniel J Dawe ,  Charles B Lohr ,  Timothy M Obrzut

IPC分类号： F16H15/50

CPC分类号： F16H15/52 ,  B62M11/04 ,  B62M11/12 ,  B62M11/16 ,  F16D41/061 ,  F16D41/064 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/50 ,  F16H53/02 ,  F16H63/18 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T74/18304

摘要： Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a main axle (112) is adapted to receive a carrier assembly (101, 400, 600, 800) to facilitate the support of components in a CVT (100). In another embodiment, a carrier includes a stator support member (206, 304, 402, 502, 602, 802) and a stator interfacial member (208, 504). In some embodiments, the stator interfacial member is configured to interact with planet subassemblies of a CVT. Various inventive planet subassemblies (108, 406, 806) and idler assemblies (109, 700) can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the planet subassemblies include legs (244, 2444, 424, 810) configured to have a sliding interface with a carrier assembly. Embodiments of a hub shell (102), a hub cover (104) 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. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed.

摘要翻译： 发明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，主轴（112）适于接纳承载组件（101,400,600,800），以便于CVT（100）中部件的支撑。 在另一个实施例中，载体包括定子支撑构件（206,304,402,502,602,802）和定子界面构件（208,504）。 在一些实施例中，定子界面构件配置成与CVT的行星子组件相互作用。 可以使用各种创造性的行星组件（108,406,806）和惰轮组件（109,700）来促进CVT的比例的移动。 在一些实施例中，行星组件包括构造成具有与承载组件的滑动界面的腿部（244,2444,424,810）。 轮毂壳（102），轮毂盖（104）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。 其中包括变速控制接​​口和CVT制动功能。

公开(公告)号：US20080236319A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US12137480

申请日：2008-06-11

申请人： Jon M. Nichols ,  Brad P. Pohl ,  Daniel J. Dawe ,  Oronde J. Armstrong ,  Charles B. Lohr ,  Loren T. McDaniel ,  Matthew P. Simister ,  Fernand A. Thomassy ,  Ghayyurul I. Usmani ,  Paul M. Elhardt ,  Terry L. Stewart ,  Peter D. Poxton ,  Elton L. Eidson

发明人： Jon M. Nichols ,  Brad P. Pohl ,  Daniel J. Dawe ,  Oronde J. Armstrong ,  Charles B. Lohr ,  Loren T. McDaniel ,  Matthew P. Simister ,  Fernand A. Thomassy ,  Ghayyurul I. Usmani ,  Paul M. Elhardt ,  Terry L. Stewart ,  Peter D. Poxton ,  Elton L. Eidson

IPC分类号： F16H55/12

CPC分类号： F16H15/28 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  F16D65/12 ,  F16H15/52 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/043 ,  F16H57/0487 ,  F16H61/6649 ,  F16H63/067 ,  Y10T74/18304 ,  Y10T74/19921 ,  Y10T74/2186 ,  Y10T477/619

摘要： Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). 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 CVT. In another embodiment, an axial force generating mechanism can include a torsion spring, a traction ring adapted to receive the torsion spring, and a roller cage retainer configured to cooperate with the traction ring to house the torsion spring. Various inventive idler-and-shift-cam assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. Embodiments of a hub shell and a hub cover 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. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed.

摘要翻译： 发明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，主轴适于接收与换档杆螺母配合以驱动CVT中的比率变化的换档杆。 在另一个实施例中，轴向力产生机构可以包括扭转弹簧，适于容纳扭转弹簧的牵引环，以及被构造成与牵引环配合以容纳扭转弹簧的滚子保持架保持架。 可以使用各种发明的惰轮和换档凸轮组件来促进CVT的比例的移动。 轮毂壳和轮毂盖的实施例适于容纳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。 其中包括变速控制接​​口和CVT制动功能。

公开(公告)号：US20080200300A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11842094

申请日：2007-08-20

申请人： 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

发明人： 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分类号： F16H15/38 ,  B23P11/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US08262536B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US12137456

申请日：2008-06-11

申请人： Jon M Nichols ,  Brad P Pohl ,  Daniel J Dawe ,  Oronde J Armstrong ,  Charles B Lohr ,  Loren T McDaniel ,  Matthew P Simister ,  Fernand A Thomassy ,  Ghayyurul I Usmani ,  Paul M Elhardt ,  Terry L Stewart ,  Peter D Poxton ,  Elton L Eidson

发明人： Jon M Nichols ,  Brad P Pohl ,  Daniel J Dawe ,  Oronde J Armstrong ,  Charles B Lohr ,  Loren T McDaniel ,  Matthew P Simister ,  Fernand A Thomassy ,  Ghayyurul I Usmani ,  Paul M Elhardt ,  Terry L Stewart ,  Peter D Poxton ,  Elton L Eidson

IPC分类号： F16H15/26

CPC分类号： F16H15/28 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  F16D65/12 ,  F16H15/52 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/043 ,  F16H57/0487 ,  F16H61/6649 ,  F16H63/067 ,  Y10T74/18304 ,  Y10T74/19921 ,  Y10T74/2186 ,  Y10T477/619

摘要： Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). 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 CVT. In another embodiment, an axial force generating mechanism can include a torsion spring, a traction ring adapted to receive the torsion spring, and a roller cage retainer configured to cooperate with the traction ring to house the torsion spring. Various inventive idler-and-shift-cam assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. Embodiments of a hub shell and a hub cover 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. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed.

摘要翻译： 发明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，主轴适于接收与换档杆螺母配合以驱动CVT中的比率变化的换档杆。 在另一个实施例中，轴向力产生机构可以包括扭转弹簧，适于容纳扭转弹簧的牵引环，以及被构造成与牵引环配合以容纳扭转弹簧的滚子保持架保持架。 可以使用各种发明的惰轮和换档凸轮组件来促进CVT的比例的移动。 轮毂壳和轮毂盖的实施例适于容纳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。 其中包括变速控制接​​口和CVT制动功能。

公开(公告)号：US07967719B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US11842007

申请日：2007-08-20

申请人： 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

发明人： 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.

公开(公告)号：US07963880B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-21

申请号：US11842039

申请日：2007-08-20

申请人： 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

发明人： 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.

公开(公告)号：US07871353B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US12137464

申请日：2008-06-11

申请人： Jon M Nichols ,  Brad P Pohl ,  Daniel J Dawe ,  Oronde J Armstrong ,  Charles B Lohr ,  Loren T McDaniel ,  Matthew P Simister ,  Fernand A Thomassy ,  Ghayyurul I Usmani ,  Paul M Elhardt ,  Terry L Stewart ,  Peter D Poxton ,  Elton L Eidson

发明人： Jon M Nichols ,  Brad P Pohl ,  Daniel J Dawe ,  Oronde J Armstrong ,  Charles B Lohr ,  Loren T McDaniel ,  Matthew P Simister ,  Fernand A Thomassy ,  Ghayyurul I Usmani ,  Paul M Elhardt ,  Terry L Stewart ,  Peter D Poxton ,  Elton L Eidson

IPC分类号： F16H15/26

CPC分类号： F16H15/28 ,  B60B7/0013 ,  F16D65/12 ,  F16H15/52 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/043 ,  F16H57/0487 ,  F16H61/6649 ,  F16H63/067 ,  Y10T74/18304 ,  Y10T74/19921 ,  Y10T74/2186 ,  Y10T477/619

摘要： Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). 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 CVT. In another embodiment, an axial force generating mechanism can include a torsion spring, a traction ring adapted to receive the torsion spring, and a roller cage retainer configured to cooperate with the traction ring to house the torsion spring. Various inventive idler-and-shift-cam assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. Embodiments of a hub shell and a hub cover 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. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed.

摘要翻译： 发明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，主轴适于接收与换档杆螺母配合以驱动CVT中的比率变化的换档杆。 在另一个实施例中，轴向力产生机构可以包括扭转弹簧，适于容纳扭转弹簧的牵引环，以及被构造成与牵引环配合以容纳扭转弹簧的滚子保持架保持架。 可以使用各种发明的惰轮和换档凸轮组件来促进CVT的比例的移动。 轮毂壳和轮毂盖的实施例适于容纳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。 其中包括变速控制接​​口和CVT制动功能。