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公开(公告)号:US20170328470A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-16
申请号:US15669787
申请日:2017-08-04
CPC分类号: F16H61/6646 , F01B2009/045 , F02B67/04 , F16H13/08 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/50 , F16H15/52 , F16H57/04 , F16H57/0421 , F16H57/0427 , F16H57/0428 , F16H57/0431 , F16H57/0484 , F16H61/32 , F16H2061/6644 , Y10T477/619 , Y10T477/6223
摘要: Embodiments are directed to a front end accessory drive (FEAD) and power modulating devices (PMD) which can be used in a FEAD. In one embodiment, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is coupled directly to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and the CVT is used to regulate the speed and/or torque delivered to an accessory. A compound drive device includes a motor/generator subassembly cooperating with a CVT subassembly to provide a motor functionality with torque multiplication or division, or alternatively, a generator functionality with torque multiplication or division. In some embodiments, a FEAD includes a PMD having a sun shaft configured to couple to a sun of the PMD and to an electric motor component, such as an electrical armature or an electrical field. In one embodiment, the electrical armature the electrical field are placed concentrically and coaxially and configured to rotate relative to one another in opposite directions.
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公开(公告)号:US20170314655A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-02
申请号:US15651266
申请日:2017-07-17
摘要: Traction planets and traction rings can be operationally coupled to a planetary gearset to provide a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be used in a bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on the frame of the bicycle at a location forward of the rear wheel hub of the bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on and supported by members of the bicycle frame such that the CVT is coaxial with the crankshaft of the bicycle. The crankshaft is configured to drive elements of the planetary gearset, which are configured to operationally drive the traction rings and the traction planets. Inventive component and subassemblies for such a CVT are disclosed. A shifting mechanism includes a plurality of pivot arms arranged to pivot about the centers of the traction planets as a shift pin hub moves axially.
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公开(公告)号:US20150337928A1
公开(公告)日:2015-11-26
申请号:US14584132
申请日:2014-12-29
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
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:US20190195321A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-27
申请号:US16048983
申请日:2018-07-30
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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US09726282B2
公开(公告)日:2017-08-08
申请号:US14695612
申请日:2015-04-24
CPC分类号: F16H61/6646 , F01B2009/045 , F02B67/04 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/50 , F16H61/32 , F16H2061/6644 , Y10T477/619 , Y10T477/6223
摘要: Embodiments are directed to a front end accessory drive (FEAD) and power modulating devices (PMD) which can be used in a FEAD. In one embodiment, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is coupled directly to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and the CVT is used to regulate the speed and/or torque delivered to an accessory. A compound drive device includes a motor/generator subassembly cooperating with a CVT subassembly to provide a motor functionality with torque multiplication or division, or alternatively, a generator functionality with torque multiplication or division. In some embodiments, a FEAD includes a PMD having a sun shaft configured to couple to a sun of the PMD and to an electric motor component, such as an electrical armature or an electrical field. In one embodiment, the electrical armature the electrical field are placed concentrically and coaxially and configured to rotate relative to one another in opposite directions.
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公开(公告)号:US20130095977A1
公开(公告)日:2013-04-18
申请号:US13710304
申请日:2012-12-10
发明人: Robert A. Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Oronde J. Armstrong , Donald C. Miller , Daniel J. Dawe , Fernand A. Thomassy , Mathew P. Simister , Wesley R. Poth , Jon M. Nichols , Charles B. Lohr
IPC分类号: F16H15/50
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.
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公开(公告)号:US09709138B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-18
申请号:US15155508
申请日:2016-05-16
CPC分类号: F16H15/52 , B62M1/36 , B62M9/08 , B62M11/145 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/503 , Y10T74/19851 , Y10T74/20177
摘要: Traction planets and traction rings can be operationally coupled to a planetary gearset to provide a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be used in a bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on the frame of the bicycle at a location forward of the rear wheel hub of the bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on and supported by members of the bicycle frame such that the CVT is coaxial with the crankshaft of the bicycle. The crankshaft is configured to drive elements of the planetary gearset, which are configured to operationally drive the traction rings and the traction planets. Inventive component and subassemblies for such a CVT are disclosed. A shifting mechanism includes a plurality of pivot arms arranged to pivot about the centers of the traction planets as a shift pin hub moves axially.
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公开(公告)号:US20130281256A1
公开(公告)日:2013-10-24
申请号:US13923611
申请日:2013-06-21
IPC分类号: F16H15/50
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:US10711869B2
公开(公告)日:2020-07-14
申请号:US15651266
申请日:2017-07-17
摘要: Traction planets and traction rings can be operationally coupled to a planetary gearset to provide a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be used in a bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on the frame of the bicycle at a location forward of the rear wheel hub of the bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on and supported by members of the bicycle frame such that the CVT is coaxial with the crankshaft of the bicycle. The crankshaft is configured to drive elements of the planetary gearset, which are configured to operationally drive the traction rings and the traction planets. Inventive component and subassemblies for such a CVT are disclosed. A shifting mechanism includes a plurality of pivot arms arranged to pivot about the centers of the traction planets as a shift pin hub moves axially.
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公开(公告)号:US10428939B2
公开(公告)日:2019-10-01
申请号:US15675452
申请日:2017-08-11
IPC分类号: F16H61/66 , F16H61/664 , B62M9/08 , B62M11/04 , B62M11/14 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/40 , F16H15/50 , F16H15/52 , F16H37/08 , F16H63/06 , F16H37/10
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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