Continuously variable transmissions and methods therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10260607
APP PUB NO 20160298740A1
SERIAL NO

15186898

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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 are described. 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. Shift-cam-and-sun subassemblies can be used to facilitate shifting of the transmission ratio of a CVT. A transmission housing and bell housing can be 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. Related devices include, 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.

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ENVIOLO INC1501 LEANDER DRIVE BUILDING C SUITE 2 LEANDER TX 78641

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carter, Jeremy Austin, US 44 2899
Kieke, David Austin, US 11 317
Lohr, Charles B Austin, US 97 9172
Pohl, Brad P Leander, US 80 8040

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