公开(公告)号：US20080039275A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11842007

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

Inventor： Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

IPC: F16H15/38

CPC classification number: F16H15/503 ,  B62M9/00 ,  B62M23/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/50 ,  Y10T29/49462 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49467 ,  Y10T29/4984

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20080039273A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11842081

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

Inventor： Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

IPC: F16H15/26 ,  F16H55/32

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20080034585A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11841995

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

Inventor： Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

IPC: B23P15/14

CPC classification number: F16H15/503 ,  B62M9/00 ,  B62M23/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/50 ,  Y10T29/49462 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49467 ,  Y10T29/4984

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20080032853A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11841957

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

Inventor： Robert Smithson ,  Brad Pohl ,  Oronde Armstrong ,  Donald Miller ,  Daniel Dawe ,  Fernand Thomassy ,  Matthew Simister ,  Wesley Poth ,  Jon Nichols ,  Charles Lohr

IPC: F16H15/38 ,  F16H55/32

CPC classification number: F16H15/503 ,  B62M9/00 ,  B62M23/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/50 ,  Y10T29/49462 ,  Y10T29/49464 ,  Y10T29/49467 ,  Y10T29/4984

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20070287580A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11694145

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Donald Miller

Inventor： Donald Miller

IPC: F16H13/10

CPC classification number: B62M11/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H61/664

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The single axle transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. An additional embodiment is disclosed which shifts automatically dependent upon the rotational speed of the wheel. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The disclosed transmission may be used in vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. The transmission may, for example, be driven by a power transfer mechanism such as a sprocket, gear, pulley or lever, optionally driving a one way clutch attached at one end of the main shaft.

公开(公告)号：US20070270278A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11834970

申请日：2007-08-07

Applicant: Donald Miller ,  David Allen ,  Robert Smithson

Inventor： Donald Miller ,  David Allen ,  Robert Smithson

IPC: B60W10/10 ,  F16H15/50 ,  B60W10/04

CPC classification number: B62D5/0475 ,  B62D5/0409 ,  B62M9/08 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/52 ,  F16H37/084 ,  F16H61/6649 ,  Y10S903/918 ,  Y10S903/945 ,  Y10S903/951 ,  Y10T74/19251 ,  Y10T74/19555 ,  Y10T74/1956 ,  Y10T477/23 ,  Y10T477/33 ,  Y10T477/619 ,  Y10T477/621 ,  Y10T477/679 ,  Y10T477/688

Abstract: A continuously variable planetary gear set is described having a generally tubular idler, a plurality of balls distributed radially about the idler, each ball having a tiltable axis about which it rotates, a rotatable input disc positioned adjacent to the balls and in contact with each of the balls, a rotatable output disc positioned adjacent to the balls opposite the input disc and in contact with each of the balls such that each of the balls makes three-point contact with the input disc, the output disc and the idler, and a rotatable cage adapted to maintain the axial and radial position of each of the balls, wherein the axes of the balls are oriented by the axial position of the idler.

公开(公告)号：US20070270267A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11834881

申请日：2007-08-07

Applicant: Donald Miller ,  David Allen ,  Robert Smithson

Inventor： Donald Miller ,  David Allen ,  Robert Smithson

IPC: F16H15/50

CPC classification number: B62D5/0475 ,  B62D5/0409 ,  B62M9/08 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H15/52 ,  F16H37/084 ,  F16H61/6649 ,  Y10S903/918 ,  Y10S903/945 ,  Y10S903/951 ,  Y10T74/19251 ,  Y10T74/19555 ,  Y10T74/1956 ,  Y10T477/23 ,  Y10T477/33 ,  Y10T477/619 ,  Y10T477/621 ,  Y10T477/679 ,  Y10T477/688

Abstract: A continuously variable planetary gear set is described having a generally tubular idler, a plurality of balls distributed radially about the idler, each ball having a tiltable axis about which it rotates, a rotatable input disc positioned adjacent to the balls and in contact with each of the balls, a rotatable output disc positioned adjacent to the balls opposite the input disc and in contact with each of the balls such that each of the balls makes three-point contact with the input disc, the output disc and the idler, and a rotatable cage adapted to maintain the axial and radial position of each of the balls, wherein the axes of the balls are oriented by the axial position of the idler.

公开(公告)号：US20070201419A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：US11743603

申请日：2007-05-02

Applicant: Donald Miller ,  Andrew Myles ,  Alex Lam ,  David Goodall

Inventor： Donald Miller ,  Andrew Myles ,  Alex Lam ,  David Goodall

IPC: H04Q7/24

CPC classification number: H04W52/0225 ,  H04W12/06 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/22

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a carrier medium storing instructions to implement the method. The method is in a first wireless station of a wireless network, and includes wirelessly receiving a signal corresponding to a packet wirelessly transmitted by a second wireless station. The packet includes a subpacket and a check sequence. The method further includes verifying the integrity of the subpacket, the verifying at least using the check sequence. The method further includes, in the case that the subpacket fails the verifying, reducing the power consumption of at least one component in the first wireless station for a time interval.

Abstract translation: 一种存储用于实施该方法的指令的方法，装置和载体介质。 该方法在无线网络的第一无线站中，并且包括无线地接收与由第二无线站无线发送的分组相对应的信号。 分组包括子分组和检查序列。 该方法还包括验证子分组的完整性，至少验证使用该校验序列。 该方法还包括在子分组验证失败的情况下，在一段时间间隔内降低第一无线站中的至少一个分量的功率消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20070167277A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11694044

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Donald Miller

Inventor： Donald Miller

IPC: F16H13/04

CPC classification number: B62M11/00 ,  F16H15/28 ,  F16H61/664

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The single axle transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. An additional embodiment is disclosed which shifts automatically dependent upon the rotational speed of the wheel. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The disclosed transmission may be used in vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. The transmission may, for example, be driven by a power transfer mechanism such as a sprocket, gear, pulley or lever, optionally driving a one way clutch attached at one end of the main shaft.

公开(公告)号：US20070041823A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-22

申请号：US11506762

申请日：2006-08-18

Applicant: Donald Miller

Inventor： Donald Miller

IPC: F03B15/06

CPC classification number: F03D1/04 ,  F03B17/061 ,  F03D1/025 ,  F03D1/0608 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2210/16 ,  F05B2240/14 ,  F05B2240/33 ,  F05B2250/231 ,  F05B2250/25 ,  F05B2250/281 ,  F05B2250/71 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/726 ,  Y02P70/523 ,  Y02P70/527 ,  Y10S415/908

Abstract: Embodiments include apparatus and methods of fluid energy conversion. One embodiment relates to a tube for a fluid energy converter. The tube may include a generally cylindrical and hollow body having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a longitudinal axis. Another embodiment includes a fluid energy converter having a longitudinal axis and a rotatable tube coaxial about the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the rotatable tube converts kinetic energy in a fluid into rotating mechanical energy, or converts rotating mechanical energy into kinetic energy in a fluid.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括流体能量转换的装置和方法。 一个实施例涉及一种用于流体能量转换器的管。 管可以包括具有内表面，外表面和纵向轴线的大致圆柱形和中空的本体。 另一个实施例包括具有纵向轴线和围绕纵向轴线同轴的可旋转管的流体能量转换器。 在一些实施例中，可旋转管将流体中的动能转换为旋转的机械能，或将旋转的机械能转换成流体中的动能。