Continuously variable transmission

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8133149
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11842068

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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.

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  • FALLBROOK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Armstrong, Oronde J Austin, US 30 3601
Dawe, Daniel J Austin, US 52 4843
Lohr, Charles B Austin, US 97 8669
Miller, Donald C Fallbrook, US 160 21048
Nichols, Jon M Georgetown, US 54 5535
Pohl, Brad P Leander, US 80 7596
Poth, Wesley R Leander, US 20 2634
Simister, Matthew P Austin, US 31 3348
Smithson, Robert A Cedar Park, US 82 11107
Thomassy, Fernand A Liberty Hill, US 52 5387

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