Title:
DRIVE TRAIN, VARIATOR, AND INFINITE VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2017072256
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a component, a sub-assembly, a system and/or a method for an infinite variable transmission (IVT) including a variator with a plurality of inclined spherical planets.SOLUTION: A variator 200 includes a plurality of planet arrays 222A, and a hydraulic system is configured to control a ratio of a transmission in the IVT. Various idler assemblies and a planet-pivot arm assembly 220 are available to promote adjustment of the speed ratio of the transmission in the IVT. Embodiments of a transmission housing and a bell housing are adaptable to surround components of the IVT, and operation and/or functionality of the IVT can be supported in cooperation with other components of the IVT. Various associated devices include e.g., a control feedback mechanism, an axial force generation and management mechanism, a control valve integrated with an input shaft 210, and a rotatable carrier 215 configured to support the planet-pivot arm assembly.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4A
Inventors:
JEREMY CARTER
CHARLES LOHR
POHL BRAD
DO DANIEL J
CHARLES LOHR
POHL BRAD
DO DANIEL J
Application Number:
JP2016235078A
Publication Date:
April 13, 2017
Filing Date:
December 02, 2016
Export Citation:
Assignee:
FALLBROOK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CO LLC
International Classes:
F16H15/52
Domestic Patent References:
| JP2006519349A | 2006-08-24 | |||
| JPS4912742B1 | 1974-03-27 |
Foreign References:
| US1978439A | 1934-10-30 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Patent Business Corporation Saegusa International Patent Office
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