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公开(公告)号:US20120309579A1
公开(公告)日:2012-12-06
申请号:US13587649
申请日:2012-08-16
IPC分类号: F16H37/02
CPC分类号: 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
摘要: 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:US20120043841A1
公开(公告)日:2012-02-23
申请号:US13287790
申请日:2011-11-02
申请人: Donald C. Miller
发明人: Donald C. Miller
IPC分类号: H02K7/116
CPC分类号: 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
摘要: 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.
摘要翻译: 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:USRE41892E1
公开(公告)日:2010-10-26
申请号:US11330425
申请日:2006-01-11
申请人: Donald C. Miller
发明人: Donald C. Miller
IPC分类号: F16H15/00
CPC分类号: F16H63/067 , B62K3/002 , B62K3/005 , B62M11/12 , B62M11/16 , F16H15/28 , F16H61/664
摘要: A continuously variable transmission. The transmission includes a plurality of power adjusters, such as spherical balls, frictionally interposed between a driving and a driven member. The driving and the driven member are each rotatably disposed over a main shaft. The spherical balls are configured to rotate about a modifiable axis and thereby provide a continuously variable shifting capability by adjusting the ratio between the angular velocity of the driving member in relation to the driven member. The system includes automatic and manual shifting gearing for adjusting the speed of the transmission. The system also includes a support a support member which is rotatably disposed over the main shaft and frictionally engaged to each of the spherical balls.
摘要翻译: 无级变速器。 变速器包括多个功率调节器,例如球形球,其摩擦地置于驱动件和从动件之间。 驱动和从动构件各自可旋转地设置在主轴上。 球形球被构造成围绕可修改的轴线旋转,从而通过调节驱动构件相对于被驱动构件的角速度之间的比例来提供无级变速的换档能力。 该系统包括自动和手动换档装置,用于调节变速器的速度。 该系统还包括支撑件,其可旋转地设置在主轴上并与每个球形球摩擦接合。
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公开(公告)号:US07762920B2
公开(公告)日:2010-07-27
申请号:US11841957
申请日:2007-08-20
申请人: 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
发明人: 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分类号: F16H15/26
CPC分类号: F16H15/503 , B62M9/00 , B62M23/00 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/50 , Y10T29/49462 , Y10T29/49464 , Y10T29/49467 , Y10T29/4984
摘要: 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.
摘要翻译: 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:US07731615B2
公开(公告)日:2010-06-08
申请号:US12028715
申请日:2008-02-08
IPC分类号: F16H15/48
CPC分类号: 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
摘要: 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.
摘要翻译: 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,从而与实现相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:US07727110B2
公开(公告)日:2010-06-01
申请号:US11834903
申请日:2007-08-07
CPC分类号: 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
摘要: 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.
摘要翻译: 描述了一种连续变化的行星齿轮组,其具有大体上为管状的惰轮,围绕惰轮径向分布的多个球,每个球具有围绕其旋转的可倾斜轴线,与球接近并与球接触的可旋转输入盘 球,可旋转的输出盘,其位于与输入盘相对的球附近并与每个球接触,使得每个球与输入盘,输出盘和惰轮进行三点接触,并且可转动 适于保持每个球的轴向和径向位置的保持架,其中,滚珠的轴线被惰轮的轴向定位。
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公开(公告)号:US07727107B2
公开(公告)日:2010-06-01
申请号:US12100305
申请日:2008-04-09
申请人: Donald C Miller
发明人: Donald C Miller
IPC分类号: F16H59/36
CPC分类号: B62M11/00 , F16H15/28 , F16H61/664
摘要: 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.
摘要翻译: 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。 单轴传动为用户提供了一种简单的手动换档方法。 公开了另外的实施例,其根据车轮的转速而自动地移动。 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。 所公开的变速器可以用于诸如汽车,摩托车和自行车的车辆中。 变速器可以例如由诸如链轮,齿轮,滑轮或杠杆的动力传递机构驱动,可选地驱动附接在主轴一端的单向离合器。
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公开(公告)号:US07600963B2
公开(公告)日:2009-10-13
申请号:US11506762
申请日:2006-08-18
申请人: Donald C. Miller
发明人: Donald C. Miller
IPC分类号: F03D7/02
CPC分类号: 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
摘要: 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.
摘要翻译: 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。
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公开(公告)号:US20090189397A1
公开(公告)日:2009-07-30
申请号:US12360020
申请日:2009-01-26
申请人: Donald C. Miller , David John Allen
发明人: Donald C. Miller , David John Allen
CPC分类号: F16H15/52 , B62M11/12 , F16H15/28 , F16H61/664 , F16H61/6649 , F16H63/067
摘要: 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.
摘要翻译: 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:US20090127863A1
公开(公告)日:2009-05-21
申请号:US12360006
申请日:2009-01-26
申请人: Donald C Miller
发明人: Donald C Miller
CPC分类号: B62M11/00 , F16H15/28 , F16H61/664
摘要: 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.
摘要翻译: 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。 单轴传动为用户提供了一种简单的手动换档方法。 公开了另外的实施例,其根据车轮的转速而自动地移动。 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。 所公开的变速器可以用于诸如汽车,摩托车和自行车的车辆中。 变速器可以例如由诸如链轮,齿轮,滑轮或杠杆的动力传递机构驱动,可选地驱动附接在主轴一端的单向离合器。
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