Continuously variable transmission engine braking system

    公开(公告)号:US11906029B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-20

    申请号:US17556417

    申请日:2021-12-20

    IPC分类号: F16H55/56 F16H61/21

    CPC分类号: F16H55/56 F16H61/21

    摘要: A drive sheave assembly of a continuously variable transmission is provided. A fixed sheave of the assembly includes a central recess. A plurality of sheave ramps are located within the central recess. A one-way engagement collar is configured to rotate freely on an end portion of a sleeve when the sleeve rotates in a first direction and lock onto rotation of the sleeve when the sleeve rotates in a second direction. The one-way engagement collar further has a plurality of ramp pockets. A ramp member is received within each ramp pocket of the plurality of ramp pockets in the one-way engagement collar. Each ramp member is configured to engage an associated sheave ramp of the plurality of sheave ramps in the central recess of the fixed sheave and move the one-way engagement collar axially to engage a side of a belt when the sleeve rotates in the second direction.

    Continuously variable transmission clutch

    公开(公告)号:US11835120B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-05

    申请号:US18055967

    申请日:2022-11-16

    IPC分类号: F16H55/56 F16D11/00

    摘要: A CVT clutch is provided. A fixed sheave of the CVT clutch is statically mounted on an end of the post. A movable sheave assembly is dynamically mounted on the post. The movable sheave includes a recess cavity that is defined by a movable sheave housing. A spider is statically mounted on the post within the recess cavity of the movable sheave assembly. At least one interchangeable ramp is positioned within the recess cavity so that at least one space is provided between the at least one interchangeable ramp and a sheave face of the movable sheave housing. An engagement member is positioned to engage an associated interchangeable ramp and the spider. A main bias member is configured to assert a bias force on the spider and cover to position each engagement member at a select location on the associated interchangeable ramp when a countering force is not present.

    MULTI COMPONENT IDLER OR PULLEY FOR A BELT SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20230279924A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-07

    申请号:US18173205

    申请日:2023-02-23

    IPC分类号: F16H7/12 F16H55/36 F16H55/56

    CPC分类号: F16H7/12 F16H55/36 F16H55/56

    摘要: A multi-component idler or pulley that may be used with a belt and pulley system of an automobile is disclosed. The multi-component idler may have an external idler housing coupled to a mounting hub that is designed to be connected to a mounting surface of the belt and pulley system. The axial position of the external idler housing may be adjustable relative to the mounting hub using a threaded engagement or a plurality of shims between the components. The external idler housing and the mounting hub may be fastened to each other by bolts once their positions are adjusted relative to each other. Different types of external idler housing may also be used with the mounting hub. In this way, the serpentine belt of the belt and pulley system may be adjusted based on the user's needs.

    SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINE
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230265889A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-24

    申请号:US18006793

    申请日:2021-07-21

    申请人: FANUC CORPORATION

    摘要: Provided are a support structure whereby the load on a motor drive shaft or bearing can be reduced, and an industrial machine. The support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a bearing (112) positioned between a motor (102) and a drive pulley (104), and a bearing holder (114) provided to the motor (102). An inner race (120) of the bearing (112) is fixed to the drive pulley (104) so as to be incapable of sliding in the axial direction of a drive shaft (102S), and an outer race (122) of the bearing (112) is allowed to move in the axial direction between the bearing holder (114) and the drive pulley (104).

    CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH
    5.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230160438A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-25

    申请号:US18055967

    申请日:2022-11-16

    IPC分类号: F16D11/10 F16H55/56

    摘要: A CVT clutch is provided. A fixed sheave of the CVT clutch is statically mounted on an end of the post. A movable sheave assembly is dynamically mounted on the post. The movable sheave includes a recess cavity that is defined by a movable sheave housing. A spider is statically mounted on the post within the recess cavity of the movable sheave assembly. At least one interchangeable ramp is positioned within the recess cavity so that at least one space is provided between the at least one interchangeable ramp and a sheave face of the movable sheave housing. An engagement member is positioned to engage an associated interchangeable ramp and the spider. A main bias member is configured to assert a bias force on the spider and cover to position each engagement member at a select location on the associated interchangeable ramp when a countering force is not present.

    CONE WITH ROTATABLE RAISED SURFACES FOR IMPROVED TOOTHED CVT CONES

    公开(公告)号:US20220065336A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-03

    申请号:US17465807

    申请日:2021-09-02

    IPC分类号: F16H9/08 F16H55/56

    摘要: A Cone with two Rotatable Raised Surfaces which can allow for the construction of a “Cone with One Torque Transmitting Member” for which the teeth of the Torque Transmitting Member of said “Cone with One Torque Transmitting Member” have a base. One of said two Rotatable Raised Surfaces is used to raise the Leveling Extension of said Torque Transmitting Member from a base surface, which is beneath the base of said Torque Transmitting Member, to a raised surface, which is level with the top surface of said bases of said teeth of said Torque Transmitting Member; such that the top-surface of said Leveling Extension can provide a resting place for the teeth of the Transmission Belt used with said “Cone with One Torque Transmitting Member”.

    Cooling duct
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11248512B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-15

    申请号:US16151188

    申请日:2018-10-03

    申请人: Arctic Cat, Inc.

    摘要: Methods, systems, and vehicles that control the temperature of a device included in the vehicle are presented herein. The temperature of the device is controlled by ventilating the device with drivetrain air, such as transmission cooling air. In some embodiments, the device is at a greater temperature than the drivetrain air, which cools the device. In other embodiments, the device is at a lesser temperature than the drivetrain air, which heats the device. The drivetrain air is provided to the device through an exhaust duct coupled to the vehicle's transmission. The drivetrain exhaust air is preferably circulated by the transmission. The transmission may be a continuously variable transmission. The device may be an oxygen sensor that is coupled to an engine exhaust pipe. The oxygen sensor is thermally coupled to the engine exhaust and the engine exhaust pipe, which are at greater temperatures than the transmission exhaust air.

    SNOWMOBILE HAVING AN AIR-COOLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

    公开(公告)号:US20210380201A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-09

    申请号:US17405563

    申请日:2021-08-18

    摘要: A snowmobile includes a frame, a tunnel, a seat, an endless track, at least one ski, a handlebar, a cowling defining an engine compartment, an engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) operatively connecting the engine to the endless track, and a pulley guard assembly disposed over at least a portion of the CVT. The CVT includes a primary pulley, a secondary pulley, and an endless flexible member operatively connecting the primary pulley to the secondary pulley. The pulley guard assembly is disposed between the CVT and a lateral side of the cowling, and defines an air inlet. The air inlet fluidly communicates with a space defined between the pulley guard assembly and the lateral side. In some implementations, the cowling defines an air inlet. In some implementations, an air duct fluidly connects the air inlet of the cowling to the air inlet of the pulley guard assembly.

    CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND RELATED COMPONENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20210262562A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-26

    申请号:US16893752

    申请日:2020-06-05

    申请人: Arctic Cat Inc.

    IPC分类号: F16H55/56 F16H63/06

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a drive pulley for a continuously variable transmission including a stationary sheave with a stationary shaft, a movable sheave axially movable relative to the stationary sheave and in contact with the stationary shaft; a spider in contact with at least the moveable sheave and stationary shaft; a spring member, biasing the movable sheave axially away from the stationary sheave; at least one centrifugal actuator including an arm pivotally connected to one of the movable sheave and the spider, the arm pivoting away from the one of the movable sheave and the spider as a speed of rotation of the drive pulley increases, the arm pushing against another one of the movable sheave and the spider as the arm pivots away from the one of the movable sheave and the spider, thereby moving the movable sheave axially toward the stationary sheave, the at least one centrifugal actuator being disposed radially outward of the stationary sheave shaft; and a torque transfer assembly operatively connected to at least one of the spider and the movable sheave, the torque transfer assembly transferring torque between the spider and the movable sheave, the torque transfer assembly including, a torque bearing assembly and at least one roller assembly, positioned on a helixed torque pin, the torque pin connected to the spider; wherein as the roller assembly wears, the at least one roller assembly tracks along a helixed path of the torque pin in a distal direction from the bearing assembly.