公开(公告)号：US08317650B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

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： 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.

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。

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：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。

公开(公告)号：US07762920B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US11841957

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.

摘要翻译： 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。

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：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：US07976426B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US11842050

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 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.

摘要翻译： 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。

公开(公告)号：US07909727B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US11842021

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： F16H15/00 ,  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.

摘要翻译： 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。