Continuously variable transmission

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8317650
APP PUB NO 20080236319A1
SERIAL NO

12137480

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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.

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  • FALLBROOK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY LLC

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Armstrong, Oronde J Austin, US 30 3601
Dawe, Daniel J Austin, US 52 4844
Eidson, Elton L Norman, US 8 747
Elhardt, Paul M Charlotte, US 16 964
Lohr, Charles B Austin, US 97 8670
McDaniel, Loren T Austin, US 28 2134
Nichols, Jon M Georgetown, US 54 5535
Pohl, Brad P Leander, US 80 7596
Poxton, Peter D Mustang, US 13 1124
Simister, Matthew P Austin, US 31 3348
Stewart, Terry L Blanchard, US 10 768
Thomassy, Fernand A Liberty Hill, US 52 5387
Usmani, Ghayyurul I Yukon, US 8 747

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