Continuously variable transmissions
    1.
    发明授权
    Continuously variable transmissions 有权
    连续可变变速箱

    公开(公告)号:US07632208B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-15

    申请号:US10499925

    申请日:2003-01-24

    IPC分类号: F16H15/38

    CPC分类号: F16H15/38

    摘要: A continuously variable ratio transmission unit having first and second discs mounted for rotation about a main axis, a toroidal cavity being defined between the discs by facing surfaces thereof and containing a plurality of rollers which serve to transmit drive from one disc to the other, each roller being coupled to a respective carriage through a respective bearing arrangement and each carriage being coupled at a first extremity to a first linear actuator and at a second extremity to a second linear actuator whereby the carriage is movable along a direction transverse to the main axis, the first and second linear actuators working in opposition to exert an adjustable net force on the carriage, the orientation of the carriage being constrained and the bearing arrangement being such as to enable the roller to rotate about a roller axis to thereby transmit drive from one of the discs to the other and also being such as to enable the roller axis to precess relative to the carriage to vary the transmission ratio.

    摘要翻译: 一种连续可变比传动单元,具有安装成围绕主轴旋转的第一和第二盘,环形空腔通过其相对表面限定在盘之间,并且包含用于将驱动从一个盘传递到另一个盘的多个辊 辊通过相应的轴承装置联接到相应的托架,并且每个托架在第一末端耦合到第一线性致动器,并且在第二末端耦合到第二线性致动器,由此托架可以沿着横向于主轴线的方向移动, 第一和第二线性致动器相对于在滑架上施加可调节的净力而起作用,滑架的定向受到限制,并且轴承装置使得辊能够围绕辊轴线旋转,从而将驱动器从 光盘到另一个,并且也可以使辊轴相对于托架进入va 传输比。

    Driving and Steering of Motor Vehicles
    2.
    发明申请
    Driving and Steering of Motor Vehicles 有权
    汽车驾驶与转向

    公开(公告)号:US20090178862A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-16

    申请号:US12097875

    申请日:2006-08-18

    IPC分类号: B62D11/00 B60W10/04

    CPC分类号: B62D11/006 Y10T477/619

    摘要: An arrangement and a method are disclosed for driving and steering an engine driven vehicle of the type m which left and right hand wheels 120L, 120R are respectively driven from the engine through left and right hand transmissions 122L, 122R and a steering effect is exerted by changing the ratio of one transmission relative to the other. According to the invention a follower is operatively coupled to at least one of the transmissions and is movable circumferentially about an axis by means of a driver actuable steering control to change the relative speeds of the two driven wheels and radially with respect to the axis by means of a driver actuable speed control to increase/decrease the speeds of the two driven wheels in unison.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于驱动和转向通过左右传动装置122L,122R从发动机分别驱动左和右手轮120L,120R的类型m的发动机驱动车辆的装置和方法,并且通过 改变一个传输相对于另一个传输的比率。 根据本发明,从动件可操作地联接到至少一个变速器,并且可通过驾驶员可驱动的转向控制器围绕轴线周向移动,以通过装置改变两个从动轮的相对速度并相对于轴线径向地改变 驱动器可启动速度控制,以一致地增加/减少两个从动轮的速度。

    Steering systems, steering and speed coordination systems, and associated vehicles
    3.
    发明授权
    Steering systems, steering and speed coordination systems, and associated vehicles 有权
    转向系统,转向和速度协调系统以及相关车辆

    公开(公告)号:US07992659B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-09

    申请号:US11490881

    申请日:2006-07-21

    IPC分类号: B62D3/14

    摘要: In a broad respect, vehicles that are capable of making a low- to zero-radius turn using the independent rotation of drive wheels and by turning the non-driving steerable structure or structures (such as wheels) with a steering input device (in some embodiments, the driving wheels also may be capable of being turned). This may be accomplished using a steering system, a speed control system and an integration device (together, a control system) that are configured to work together to provide correct steering in forward and reverse, and, in some embodiments, to reduce the speed of the outboard drive wheel of the vehicle when it enters an extreme turn under constant speed input. Different systems configured for use in such vehicles are included.

    摘要翻译: 在广泛的方面,能够使用驱动轮的独立旋转并且通过用转向输入装置转动非驱动的可转向结构(例如车轮)来实现低至零半径的转弯的车辆(在某些方面 实施例中,驱动轮也可以被转动)。 这可以使用转向系统,速度控制系统和集成装置(一起,控制系统)来实现,该装置被配置为一起工作以提供正向和反向的正确转向,并且在一些实施例中可以降低速度 当在恒定速度输入下进入极限转弯时,车辆的外侧驱动轮。 包括配置用于这种车辆的不同系统。

    Driving and Steering of Motor Vehicles
    4.
    发明申请
    Driving and Steering of Motor Vehicles 有权
    汽车驾驶与转向

    公开(公告)号:US20120298429A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-29

    申请号:US13449174

    申请日:2012-04-17

    IPC分类号: B62D11/12 B62D11/00

    CPC分类号: B62D11/006 Y10T477/619

    摘要: An arrangement and a method are disclosed for driving and steering an engine driven vehicle of the type m which left and right hand wheels 120L, 120R are respectively driven from the engine through left and right hand transmissions 122L, 122R and a steering effect is exerted by changing the ratio of one transmission relative to the other. According to the invention a follower is operatively coupled to at least one of the transmissions and is movable circumferentially about an axis by means of a driver actuable steering control to change the relative speeds of the two driven wheels and radially with respect to the axis by means of a driver actuable speed control to increase/decrease the speeds of the two driven wheels in unison.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于驱动和转向通过左右传动装置122L,122R从发动机分别驱动左和右手轮120L,120R的类型m的发动机驱动车辆的装置和方法,并且通过 改变一个传输相对于另一个传输的比率。 根据本发明,从动件可操作地联接到至少一个变速器,并且可通过驾驶员可驱动的转向控制器围绕轴线周向移动,以通过装置改变两个从动轮的相对速度并相对于轴线径向地改变 驱动器可启动速度控制,以一致地增加/减少两个从动轮的速度。

    STEERING SYSTEMS, STEERING AND SPEED COORDINATION SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED VEHICLES
    5.
    发明申请
    STEERING SYSTEMS, STEERING AND SPEED COORDINATION SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED VEHICLES 有权
    转向系统,转向和速度协调系统及相关车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20110248462A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-13

    申请号:US13081482

    申请日:2011-04-06

    IPC分类号: B62D3/02

    摘要: In a broad respect, vehicles that are capable of making a low- to zero-radius turn using the independent rotation of drive wheels and by turning the non-driving steerable structure or structures (such as wheels) with a steering input device (in some embodiments, the driving wheels also may be capable of being turned). This may be accomplished using a steering system, a speed control system and an integration device (together, a control system) that are configured to work together to provide correct steering in forward and reverse, and, in some embodiments, to reduce the speed of the outboard drive wheel of the vehicle when it enters an extreme turn under constant speed input. Different systems configured for use in such vehicles are included.

    摘要翻译: 在广泛的方面,能够使用驱动轮的独立旋转并且通过用转向输入装置转动非驱动的可转向结构(例如车轮)来实现低至零半径的转弯的车辆(在某些方面 实施例中,驱动轮也可以被转动)。 这可以使用转向系统,速度控制系统和集成装置(一起,控制系统)来实现,该装置被配置为一起工作以提供正向和反向的正确转向,并且在一些实施例中可以降低速度 当在恒定速度输入下进入极限转弯时,车辆的外侧驱动轮。 包括配置用于这种车辆的不同系统。

    Arrangements for Driving and Steering of Motor Vehicles
    6.
    发明申请
    Arrangements for Driving and Steering of Motor Vehicles 有权
    机动车司机驾驶安排

    公开(公告)号:US20110053731A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-03

    申请号:US12097872

    申请日:2006-08-18

    IPC分类号: F16H15/04 F16H15/36

    CPC分类号: B62D11/12 B62D9/00 B62D11/006

    摘要: A transmission arrangement for an engine driven vehicle having two continuously variable transmissions serving to drive left and right hand vehicle wheels at separately variable drive ratios. Each transmission incorporates a variator of the type in which a net torque applied to the variator through its input and output is referred to a ratio control part, which may be formed as a control lever, whose position governs the transmission's drive ratio. The control parts of the variators are each operatively coupled to a driver's speed control, such that the speed control determines a mean position of the two control parts. However they are both also able to move relative to the mean position, under the influence of the torque they react. Additionally the control parts are coupled to each other such that any displacement of one control part from the mean position is accompanied by an opposite displacement of the other control part. In this way the transmissions are enabled to the relative speeds of the driven vehicle wheels automatically to reduce or even eliminate wheel slip, whilst still providing the driver with control over overall vehicle speed.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于具有两个无级变速器的发动机驱动车辆的变速装置,其用于以可变的驱动比驱动左右车轮。 每个变速箱都包括一种变速器,其中通过其输入和输出施加到变速器的净扭矩被称为比率控制部件,该比率控制部件可以形成为控制杆,其位置控制变速器的传动比。 变速器的控制部分各自可操作地耦合到驾驶员的速度控制,使得速度控制确定两个控制部分的平均位置。 然而,它们也能够在其反应的扭矩的影响下相对于平均位置移动。 此外,控制部件彼此联接,使得一个控制部件从平均位置的任何位移伴随着另一个控制部件的相反位移。 以这种方式,变速器能够自动地实现从动车轮的相对速度,以减少甚至消除车轮打滑,同时仍然为司机提供对整车速度的控制。

    Arrangements for driving and steering of motor vehicles
    7.
    发明授权
    Arrangements for driving and steering of motor vehicles 有权
    汽车驾驶和驾驶安排

    公开(公告)号:US08919464B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-30

    申请号:US12097872

    申请日:2006-08-18

    IPC分类号: B62D11/00

    CPC分类号: B62D11/12 B62D9/00 B62D11/006

    摘要: A transmission arrangement for an engine driven vehicle having two continuously variable transmissions serving to drive left and right hand vehicle wheels at separately variable drive ratios. Each transmission incorporates a variator of the type in which a net torque applied to the variator through its input and output is referred to a ratio control part, which may be formed as a control lever, whose position governs the transmission's drive ratio. The control parts of the variators are each operatively coupled to a driver's speed control, such that the speed control determines a mean position of the two control parts. However they are both also able to move relative to the mean position, under the influence of the torque they react. Additionally the control parts are coupled to each other such that any displacement of one control part from the mean position is accompanied by an opposite displacement of the other control part. In this way the transmissions are enabled to the relative speeds of the driven vehicle wheels automatically to reduce or even eliminate wheel slip, whilst still providing the driver with control over overall vehicle speed.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于具有两个无级变速器的发动机驱动车辆的变速装置,其用于以可变的驱动比驱动左右车轮。 每个变速箱都包括一种变速器,其中通过其输入和输出施加到变速器的净扭矩被称为比率控制部件,该比率控制部件可以形成为控制杆,其位置控制变速器的传动比。 变速器的控制部分各自可操作地耦合到驾驶员的速度控制,使得速度控制确定两个控制部分的平均位置。 然而,它们也能够在其反应的扭矩的影响下相对于平均位置移动。 此外,控制部件彼此联接,使得一个控制部件从平均位置的任何位移伴随着另一个控制部件的相反位移。 以这种方式,变速器能够自动地实现从动车轮的相对速度,以减少甚至消除车轮打滑,同时仍然为司机提供对整车速度的控制。

    Driving and steering of motor vehicles
    8.
    发明授权
    Driving and steering of motor vehicles 有权
    汽车驾驶和转向

    公开(公告)号:US08695734B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-15

    申请号:US13449174

    申请日:2012-04-17

    IPC分类号: B62D11/06

    CPC分类号: B62D11/006 Y10T477/619

    摘要: An arrangement and a method are disclosed for driving and steering an engine driven vehicle of the type m which left and right hand wheels 120L, 120R are respectively driven from the engine through left and right hand transmissions 122L, 122R and a steering effect is exerted by changing the ratio of one transmission relative to the other. According to the invention a follower is operatively coupled to at least one of the transmissions and is movable circumferentially about an axis by means of a driver actuable steering control to change the relative speeds of the two driven wheels and radially with respect to the axis by means of a driver actuable speed control to increase/decrease the speeds of the two driven wheels in unison.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于驱动和转向通过左右传动装置122L,122R从发动机分别驱动左和右手轮120L,120R的类型m的发动机驱动车辆的装置和方法,并且通过 改变一个传输相对于另一个传输的比率。 根据本发明,从动件可操作地联接到至少一个变速器,并且可通过驾驶员可驱动的转向控制器围绕轴线周向移动,以通过装置改变两个从动轮的相对速度并相对于轴线径向地改变 驱动器可启动速度控制,以一致地增加/减少两个从动轮的速度。

    Driving and steering of motor vehicles
    9.
    发明授权
    Driving and steering of motor vehicles 有权
    汽车驾驶和转向

    公开(公告)号:US08157030B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-17

    申请号:US12097875

    申请日:2006-08-18

    IPC分类号: B62D11/06

    CPC分类号: B62D11/006 Y10T477/619

    摘要: An arrangement and a method are disclosed for driving and steering an engine driven vehicle of the type m which left and right hand wheels 120L, 120R are respectively driven from the engine through left and right hand transmissions 122L, 122R and a steering effect is exerted by changing the ratio of one transmission relative to the other. According to the invention a follower is operatively coupled to at least one of the transmissions and is movable circumferentially about an axis by means of a driver actuable steering control to change the relative speeds of the two driven wheels and radially with respect to the axis by means of a driver actuable speed control to increase/decrease the speeds of the two driven wheels in unison.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于驱动和转向通过左右传动装置122L,122R从发动机分别驱动左和右手轮120L,120R的类型m的发动机驱动车辆的装置和方法,并且通过 改变一个传输相对于另一个传输的比率。 根据本发明,从动件可操作地联接到至少一个变速器,并且可通过驾驶员可驱动的转向控制器围绕轴线周向移动,以通过装置改变两个从动轮的相对速度并相对于轴线径向地改变 驱动器可启动速度控制,以一致地增加/减少两个从动轮的速度。

    Roller control unit
    10.
    发明授权
    Roller control unit 有权
    滚筒控制单元

    公开(公告)号:US07018320B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-28

    申请号:US10432975

    申请日:2001-11-29

    IPC分类号: F16H15/38

    CPC分类号: F16H15/38 F16H61/664

    摘要: A control unit for an infinitely-variable-ratio transmission. The transmission includes a cylinder and a piston with a proximal and a distal end. A support stem is connected to the piston. The piston is hollow and has a head portion for interaction with an associated actuation fluid. A proximal portion extends away from the head portion. The support stem is connected to the proximal portion by an articulated joint and extends from the joint to the head portion to exit from the distal end of the piston.

    摘要翻译: 用于无级变速比传动的控制单元。 变速器包括气缸和具有近端和远端的活塞。 支撑杆连接到活塞上。 活塞是中空的并且具有用于与相关联的致动流体相互作用的头部。 近端部分远离头部延伸。 支撑杆通过铰接接头连接到近端部分并且从接头延伸到头部部分以从活塞的远端离开。