Infinitely variable transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, methods, assemblies, subassemblies, and components therefor
    1.
    发明授权
    Infinitely variable transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, methods, assemblies, subassemblies, and components therefor 有权
    无级变速器,无级变速器,方法,组件,子组件及其组件

    公开(公告)号:US08313404B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-20

    申请号:US12527400

    申请日:2008-02-14

    IPC分类号: F16H13/08 F16H37/02 F16H61/30

    摘要: Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT) having a variator provided with a plurality of tilting spherical planets. In one embodiment, a variator is provided with multiple planet arrays. In another embodiment, a hydraulic system is configured to control the transmission ratio of the IVT. Various inventive idler assemblies and planet-pivot arm assemblies can be used to facilitate adjusting the transmission speed ratio of an IVT. Embodiments of a transmission housing and bell housing are adapted to house components of an IVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the IVT to support operation and/or functionality of the IVT. Various related devices include embodiments of, for example, a control feedback mechanism, axial force generation and management mechanisms, a control valve integral with an input shaft, and a rotatable carrier configured to support planet-pivot arm assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 发明实施例涉及具有设置有多个倾斜球面行星的变速器的无级变速器(IVT)的部件,子组件,系统和/或方法。 在一个实施例中,变换器设置有多个行星阵列。 在另一个实施例中,液压系统被配置成控制IVT的传动比。 可以使用各种发明的惰轮组件和行星枢轴臂组件来促进调节IVT的传动速度比。 变速器壳体和钟罩的实施例适于容纳IVT的部件,并且在一些实施例中与IVT的其他部件协作以支持IVT的操作和/或功能。 各种相关设备包括例如控制反馈机构,轴向力产生和管理机构,与输入轴成一体的控制阀以及被配置为支撑行星枢转臂组件的可旋转承载件的实施例。

    INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, SUBASSEMBLIES, AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR
    2.
    发明申请
    INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, SUBASSEMBLIES, AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR 有权
    无限可变传输,连续可变的传输,方法,组件,组播和组件

    公开(公告)号:US20100093476A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-15

    申请号:US12527400

    申请日:2008-02-14

    IPC分类号: F16H59/00 F16H15/50 F16H57/04

    摘要: Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT) having a variator provided with a plurality of tilting spherical planets. In one embodiment, a variator is provided with multiple planet arrays. In another embodiment, a hydraulic system is configured to control the transmission ratio of the IVT. Various inventive idler assemblies and planet-pivot arm assemblies can be used to facilitate adjusting the transmission speed ratio of an IVT. Embodiments of a transmission housing and bell housing are adapted to house components of an IVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the IVT to support operation and/or functionality of the IVT. Various related devices include embodiments of, for example, a control feedback mechanism, axial force generation and management mechanisms, a control valve integral with an input shaft, and a rotatable carrier configured to support planet-pivot arm assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 发明实施例涉及具有设置有多个倾斜球面行星的变速器的无级变速器(IVT)的部件,子组件,系统和/或方法。 在一个实施例中,变换器设置有多个行星阵列。 在另一个实施例中,液压系统被配置成控制IVT的传动比。 可以使用各种发明的惰轮组件和行星枢轴臂组件来促进调节IVT的传动速度比。 变速器壳体和钟罩的实施例适于容纳IVT的部件,并且在一些实施例中与IVT的其他部件协作以支持IVT的操作和/或功能。 各种相关设备包括例如控制反馈机构,轴向力产生和管理机构,与输入轴成一体的控制阀以及被配置为支撑行星枢转臂组件的可旋转承载件的实施例。

    CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS AND METHODS THEREFOR
    3.
    发明申请
    CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS AND METHODS THEREFOR 审中-公开
    连续可变传输及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100093479A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-15

    申请号:US12526770

    申请日:2008-02-07

    IPC分类号: F16H37/08 F16H15/28 F16H57/04

    摘要: Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT) having a variator provided with a plurality of tilting, traction planets and traction rings. In one embodiment, a variator is coupled to a rangebox to provide multiple operating modes. In another embodiment, a hydraulic system is configured to control the transmission ratio of the variator and the rangebox. Various inventive shift-cam-and-sun subassemblies can be used to facilitate shifting of the transmission ratio of a CVT. Embodiments of a transmission housing and bell housing 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. Various related devices include embodiments of, for example, a pivot arm, a control feedback mechanism, axial force generation and management mechanisms, a control valve integral with an input shaft, a pivot pin hub, and a rotatable carrier configured to support planet-pivot arm assemblies. FIG. 72 shows a torque-split ball-type rolling traction CVT with a ball-type rolling traction variator (1200) and planetary gearset (1400) which is followed by a rangebox (1600).

    摘要翻译: 发明实施例涉及具有设置有多个倾斜牵引行星和牵引环的变速器的无级变速器(CVT)的部件,子组件,系统和/或方法。 在一个实施例中,变换器耦合到范围框以提供多种操作模式。 在另一个实施例中,液压系统被配置成控制变速器和范围箱的传动比。 可以使用各种本发明的移动凸轮和太阳子组件来促进CVT的传动比的移动。 变速器壳体和钟罩壳体的实施例适于容纳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。 各种相关设备包括例如枢轴臂,控制反馈机构,轴向力产生和管理机构,与输入轴成一体的控制阀,枢轴销毂和可旋转承载器的实施例,所述转动支架被构造成支撑行星枢轴 臂组件。 图。 图72示出了具有球型滚动牵引变速器(1200)和行星齿轮组(1400)的扭矩分离滚珠式滚动牵引CVT,其后面是范围箱(1600)。

    Continuously variable transmission
    4.
    发明授权
    Continuously variable transmission 有权
    连续可变传动

    公开(公告)号:US08360917B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-29

    申请号:US12760823

    申请日:2010-04-15

    IPC分类号: F16H15/48 F16H15/26 F16H13/08

    摘要: 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.

    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,控制系统适于促进CVT比率的变化。 在另一个实施例中,控制系统包括配置成具有多个径向偏移槽的定子板。 可以使用各种创新的牵引行星架组件和定子板来促进CVT变速比。 在一些实施例中,牵引行星架组件包括构造成与定子板协作的行星轴。 在一个实施例中,定子板被配置为旋转并向每个行星轮轴施加偏斜状态。 在一些实施例中,定子驱动器可操作地联接到定子板。 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。

    Continuously and/or infinitely variable transmissions and methods therefor
    7.
    发明授权
    Continuously and/or infinitely variable transmissions and methods therefor 有权
    连续和/或无级变速器及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US08313405B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-20

    申请号:US12394821

    申请日:2009-02-27

    摘要: An infinitely variable transmission (IVT) having a rotatable input shaft arranged along a longitudinal axis of the transmission. In one embodiment, the input shaft is adapted to supply a lubricant to the interior of the transmission. In some embodiments, a stator assembly is coupled to, and coaxial with, the input shaft. The IVT has a plurality of planets operably coupled to the stator assembly. The planets are arranged angularly about the longitudinal axis of the transmission. In one embodiment, a traction ring is operably coupled to the planets. The IVT is provided with a housing that is operably coupled to the traction ring. The housing is substantially fixed from rotating with the input shaft. The traction ring is substantially fixed from rotating with the input shaft. In some embodiments, the IVT is provided with a lubricant manifold that is configured to supply a lubricant to the input shaft.

    摘要翻译: 具有沿变速器的纵向轴线布置的可旋转输入轴的无级变速器(IVT)。 在一个实施例中,输入轴适于将润滑剂供应到变速器的内部。 在一些实施例中,定子组件联接到输入轴并与输入轴同轴。 IVT具有可操作地联接到定子组件的多个行星。 行星围绕变速器的纵向轴线成角度地布置。 在一个实施例中,牵引环可操作地联接到行星。 IVT设置有可操作地联接到牵引环的壳体。 壳体基本上与输入轴一起旋转固定。 牵引环基本上与输入轴一起旋转固定。 在一些实施例中,IVT设置有被配置为向输入轴提供润滑剂的润滑剂歧管。

    Continuously variable transmission
    9.
    发明授权
    Continuously variable transmission 有权
    连续可变传动

    公开(公告)号:US08480529B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-09

    申请号:US12306393

    申请日:2007-06-21

    IPC分类号: F16H15/48 B60W10/04 B60K17/28

    摘要: Embodiments are directed to a front end accessory drive (FEAD), subassemblies, and components therefor. Embodiments disclosed cover power modulating devices (PMD) which can be used in a FEAD. In one embodiment, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is coupled directly to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and the CVT is used to regulate the speed and/or torque delivered to an accessory. A compound drive device includes a motor/generator subassembly cooperating with a CVT subassembly to provide a motor functionality with torque multiplication or division, or alternatively, a generator functionality with torque multiplication or division. In some embodiments, a FEAD includes a PMD having a sun shaft configured to couple to a sun of the PMD and to an electric motor component, such as an electrical armature or an electrical field. In one embodiment, the electrical armature the electrical field are placed concentrically and coaxially and configured to rotate relative to one another in opposite directions.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及前端附件驱动器(FEAD),子组件及其部件。 公开的实施例覆盖了可用于FEAD的功率调制装置(PMD)。 在一个实施例中,无级变速器(CVT)直接连接到原动机的曲轴,并且CVT用于调节传递到附件的速度和/或扭矩。 复合驱动装置包括与CVT子组件配合的电动机/发电机子组件,以提供具有扭矩倍增或除法的电动机功能,或者替代地,具有扭矩倍增或除法的发电机功能。 在一些实施例中,FEAD包括具有被配置为耦合到PMD的太阳的太阳轴和诸如电枢轴或电场的电动机部件的PMD。 在一个实施例中,电枢轴电场被同心地并且同轴地设置并且被构造为在相反的方向上相对于彼此旋转。