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公开(公告)号：US08070635B2
公开(公告)日：2011-12-06
申请号：US12039578
申请日：2008-02-28
Applicant: Donald C Miller
Inventor： Donald C Miller
IPC: F16H3/72
CPC classification number: B60K6/543 , B60K6/26 , B60K6/36 , B60K6/365 , B60K6/405 , B60K6/48 , B60W20/30 , B60Y2200/92 , B60Y2400/72 , B60Y2400/73 , B62M6/65 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/40 , F16H15/503 , F16H15/52 , F16H61/6649 , F16H2061/6644 , H02K7/10 , H02K7/116 , H02P9/06 , Y02T10/6221 , Y10S903/91 , Y10S903/918 , Y10S903/945
Abstract: A transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The transmission provides multiple powerpaths and can be combined with electrical components to provide motor/generator functionality, which reduces the overall size and complexity of the motor and transmission compared to when they are constructed separately. In one embodiment, rotatable components of a continuously variable transmission are coupled separately to an electrical rotor and to an electrical stator so that the rotor and stator rotate simultaneously in opposite directions relative to one another. In other embodiments, an electrical rotor is configured to transfer torque to or from a disc that is in contact with a plurality of speed adjusters, while an electrical stator is configured to transfer torque to a shaft that is operationally coupled to the speed adjusters via an idler.
Abstract translation: 具有多个倾斜球和相对的输入和输出盘的变速器在其传动比范围内提供无限数量的速度组合。 该传输提供多个功率路径，并且可以与电气部件组合以提供电动机/发电机功能，与分开构造时相比，减小了电动机和变速器的整体尺寸和复杂性。 在一个实施例中，无级变速器的可旋转部件分别耦合到电转子和电子定子，使得转子和定子在彼此相反的方向上同时旋转。 在其他实施例中，电转子被配置为将扭矩传递到与多个速度调节器接触的盘上，或者来自与多个速度调节器接触的盘的转矩，而电定子被配置成将扭矩传递到轴，该轴通过经由 闲人
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公开(公告)号：US07883442B2
公开(公告)日：2011-02-08
申请号：US12360020
申请日：2009-01-26
Applicant: Donald C Miller , David John Allen
Inventor： Donald C Miller , David John Allen
IPC: F16H15/26
CPC classification number: F16H15/52 , B62M11/12 , F16H15/28 , F16H61/664 , F16H61/6649 , F16H63/067
Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The present invention includes a continuously variable transmission that may be employed in connection with any type of machine that is in need of a transmission. For example, the transmission may be used in (i) a motorized vehicle such as an automobile, motorcycle, or watercraft, (ii) a non-motorized vehicle such as a bicycle, tricycle, scooter, exercise equipment or (iii) industrial equipment, such as a drill press, power generating equipment, or textile mill.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于旋转或线性动力的机器和车辆的无级变速器。 该传输为用户提供了简单的手动换档方法。 此外，牵引辊传动的实际商业化需要提高传动的可靠性，易于移动，功能和简单性。 本发明包括可与任何需要变速器的机器结合使用的无级变速器。 例如，变速器可以用于（i）诸如汽车，摩托车或船舶的机动车辆，（ii）诸如自行车，三轮车，踏板车，运动器材的非机动车辆，或（iii）工业设备 ，例如钻床，发电设备或纺织厂。
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公开(公告)号：US07727108B2
公开(公告)日：2010-06-01
申请号：US12028734
申请日：2008-02-08
Applicant: Donald C Miller , David J Allen , Robert A. Smithson
Inventor： Donald C Miller , David J Allen , Robert A. Smithson
IPC: F16H15/26
CPC classification number: F16H61/6649 , B62M9/08 , B62M11/04 , B62M11/14 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/40 , F16H15/50 , F16H15/503 , F16H15/52 , F16H37/084 , F16H37/0853 , F16H37/086 , F16H63/067 , F16H2037/088 , F16H2037/101 , Y10T29/49464 , Y10T408/65
Abstract: A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges.
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公开(公告)号：US07654928B2
公开(公告)日：2010-02-02
申请号：US11834928
申请日：2007-08-07
Applicant: Donald C Miller , David J Allen , Robert A Smithson
Inventor： Donald C Miller , David J Allen , Robert A Smithson
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.
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公开(公告)号：US07600771B2
公开(公告)日：2009-10-13
申请号：US11951974
申请日：2007-12-06
Applicant: Donald C Miller , Michael C Ross
Inventor： Donald C Miller , Michael C Ross
CPC classification number: B62J1/28 , B62K3/005 , B62K3/10 , B62K15/006 , B62M1/28 , F16H9/02 , Y10T74/18232 , Y10T74/20582 , Y10T74/2164
Abstract: Drivetrains and frames for vehicles, equipment, machines, etc. Some embodiments of the drivetrains and frames are particularly suited for human powered machines, such as bicycles and exercise equipment. In some embodiments, a drivetrain includes a reciprocating crank coupled to a crank pivot. A lever couples to the crank via a lever pivot positioned on the crank. A lever stop cooperates with a lever guide surface to guide a motion of the lever as the lever pivots about the lever pivot. The lever and/or the crank are operably coupled to a drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or compound pulley. In some embodiments, a drive cable operably couples the lever and/or the crank to the drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or the compound pulley. In one embodiment, one or more pulleys couple to the lever's distal ends. In some embodiments, the drivetrain includes a wheel hub adapted to receive torque from the crank via a drive pulley.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆，设备，机器等的传动系统和框架。传动系和框架的一些实施例特别适用于诸如自行车和运动设备的人力机器。 在一些实施例中，传动系包括联接到曲轴枢轴的往复式曲柄。 杠杆通过位于曲柄上的杠杆枢轴连接到曲柄上。 当杠杆围绕杠杆枢轴枢转时，杠杆止动件与杠杆引导表面配合以引导杠杆的运动。 杠杆和/或曲柄可操作地联接到驱动滑轮，惰轮和/或复合滑轮。 在一些实施例中，驱动缆线将杠杆和/或曲柄可操作地连接到驱动滑轮，惰轮和/或复合滑轮。 在一个实施例中，一个或多个滑轮联接到杠杆的远端。 在一些实施例中，传动系包括适于经由驱动皮带轮从曲柄接受扭矩的轮毂。
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公开(公告)号：US07462127B2
公开(公告)日：2008-12-09
申请号：US11688124
申请日：2007-03-19
Applicant: Donald C Miller , David John Allen
Inventor： Donald C Miller , David John Allen
IPC: F16H15/26
CPC classification number: F16H15/52 , B62M11/12 , F16H15/28 , F16H61/664 , F16H61/6649 , F16H63/067
Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The present invention includes a continuously variable transmission that may be employed in connection with any type of machine that is in need of a transmission. For example, the transmission may be used in (i) a motorized vehicle such as an automobile, motorcycle, or watercraft, (ii) a non-motorized vehicle such as a bicycle, tricycle, scooter, exercise equipment or (iii) industrial equipment, such as a drill press, power generating equipment, or textile mill.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于旋转或线性动力的机器和车辆的无级变速器。 该传输为用户提供了简单的手动换档方法。 此外，牵引辊传动的实际商业化需要提高传动的可靠性，易于移动，功能和简单性。 本发明包括可与任何需要变速器的机器结合使用的无级变速器。 例如，变速器可以用于（i）诸如汽车，摩托车或船舶的机动车辆，（ii）诸如自行车，三轮车，踏板车，运动器材的非机动车辆，或（iii）工业设备 ，例如钻床，发电设备或纺织厂。
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公开(公告)号：US08267829B2
公开(公告)日：2012-09-18
申请号：US13275163
申请日：2011-10-17
Applicant: Donald C Miller , David J Allen , Robert A Smithson
Inventor： Donald C Miller , David J Allen , Robert A Smithson
CPC classification number: F16H61/6649 , B62M9/08 , B62M11/04 , B62M11/14 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/40 , F16H15/50 , F16H15/503 , F16H15/52 , F16H37/084 , F16H37/0853 , F16H37/086 , F16H63/067 , F16H2037/088 , F16H2037/101 , Y10T29/49464 , Y10T408/65
Abstract: A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges.
Abstract translation: 示出和描述了具有多个倾斜球和相对的输入和输出盘的变速传动装置，其在其传动比范围内提供无限数量的速度组合。 使用行星齿轮组允许相反的最小速度，并且传输的独特几何允许所有的功率路径是同轴的，从而与实现类似传动比范围的传动相比，减小了传输的整体尺寸和复杂性。
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公开(公告)号：US08123653B2
公开(公告)日：2012-02-28
申请号：US11842060
申请日：2007-08-20
Applicant: Robert A Smithson , Brad P Pohl , Oronde J Armstrong , Donald C Miller , Daniel J Dawe , Fernand A Thomassy , Matthew P Simister , Wesley R Poth , Jon M Nichols , Charles B Lohr
Inventor： Robert A Smithson , Brad P Pohl , Oronde J Armstrong , Donald C Miller , Daniel J Dawe , Fernand A Thomassy , Matthew P Simister , Wesley R Poth , Jon M Nichols , Charles B Lohr
IPC: F16H15/26
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.
Abstract translation: 一种无级变速器（CVT），其具有构造成支撑和定位CVT的各种部件的主轴。 换档凸轮盘与球腿组件配合以移动CVT的传动比。 负载凸轮盘，扭转盘，滚动元件和轮毂盖壳体被配置成产生轴向力，传递扭矩和管理反作用力。 在一个实施例中，具有花键孔的花键输入轴和扭转盘配合以将扭矩输入到CVT的变速器中。 其中，公开了各种球轴，轴球组合和反作用力接地构造。 在一个实施例中，公开了在输入和输出元件两者都具有轴向力产生装置的CVT。
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公开(公告)号：US08066613B2
公开(公告)日：2011-11-29
申请号：US11841979
申请日：2007-08-20
Applicant: Robert A Smithson , Brad P Pohl , Oronde J Armstrong , Donald C Miller , Daniel J Dawe , Fernand A Thomassy , Matthew P Simister , Wesley R Poth , Jon M Nichols , Charles B Lohr
Inventor： Robert A Smithson , Brad P Pohl , Oronde J Armstrong , Donald C Miller , Daniel J Dawe , Fernand A Thomassy , Matthew P Simister , Wesley R Poth , Jon M Nichols , Charles B Lohr
IPC: F16H15/26
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.
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公开(公告)号：US07785228B2
公开(公告)日：2010-08-31
申请号：US11842118
申请日：2007-08-20
Applicant: Robert A Smithson , Brad P Pohl , Oronde J Armstrong , Donald C Miller , Daniel J Dawe , Fernand A Thomassy , Matthew P Simister , Wesley R Poth , Jon M Nichols , Charles B Lohr
Inventor： Robert A Smithson , Brad P Pohl , Oronde J Armstrong , Donald C Miller , Daniel J Dawe , Fernand A Thomassy , Matthew P Simister , Wesley R Poth , Jon M Nichols , Charles B Lohr
IPC: F16H13/00
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 torsion disc for a CVT. The torsion disc includes a splined bore about its central axis, an annular recess formed in the disc for receiving the race of a bearing, and a raised surface for supporting a torsion spring. In one embodiment, the torsion disc includes a number of holes for receiving dowels that support a torsion spring. 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.
Abstract translation: 具有用于CVT的扭转盘的无级变速器（CVT）。 扭转盘包括围绕其中心轴线的花键孔，形成在盘中的用于接收轴承座圈的环形凹部和用于支撑扭转弹簧的凸起表面。 在一个实施例中，扭转盘包括多个孔，用于接收支撑扭转弹簧的销钉。 负载凸轮盘，扭转盘，滚动元件和轮毂盖壳体被配置成产生轴向力，传递扭矩和管理反作用力。 在一个实施例中，具有花键孔的花键输入轴和扭转盘配合以将扭矩输入到CVT的变速器中。 其中，公开了各种球轴，轴球组合和反作用力接地构造。 在一个实施例中，公开了在输入和输出元件两者都具有轴向力产生装置的CVT。
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