Abstract:
Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable accessory drives (CVAD). In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. In another embodiment, a skew-based control system includes a skew actuator coupled to a carrier member. In some embodiments, the skew actuator is configured to rotate a carrier member of a CVT. Various inventive traction planet assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include legs configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In some embodiments, a traction planet assembly is operably coupled to the carrier members. Embodiments of a shift cam and traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed.
Abstract:
Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable accessory drives (CVAD). In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. In another embodiment, a skew-based control system includes a skew actuator coupled to a carrier member. In some embodiments, the skew actuator is configured to rotate a carrier member of a CVT. Various inventive traction planet assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include legs configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In some embodiments, a traction planet assembly is operably coupled to the carrier members. Embodiments of a shift cam and a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed.
Abstract:
A transmission includes a variator including a cone secured to an input, and a second cone driveably connected to the cone, producing a variable speed ratio between the cones, a gearset including a member secured to the second cone, and second and third members, a first clutch opening and closing a connection between the input and the second member, and a second clutch opening and closing a connection between an output and the third member.
Abstract:
A conical friction ring type continuously variable transmission device configured a ring is provided such that it is interposed between opposing inclined surfaces of a first and second conical friction wheels so as to surround the first conical friction wheel. In this configuration, power is transmitted by contact between the ring and the first and second conical friction wheels, which moves the ring in the axial direction to steplessly change speed. A portion of the ring is submerged in an oil reservoir in a lower portion of the space when the ring is moved to any position in the axial direction. An oil guide is disposed on an axial partial region on the small diameter side of the first conical friction wheel, and guides oil raked up from the oil reservoir due to the rotation of the ring toward the first conical friction wheel.
Abstract:
A drive system with a case divided into two oil-tight compartments. The first compartment is filled with traction oil and accommodates a friction type continuously variable transmission (CVT) device, and a second compartment filled with lubricant oil and a gear transmission device formed from a meshing rotary transmission mechanism. The CVT device includes an input member, an output member, and a ring interposed in such a way that the ring moves in an axial direction to steplessly change speeds. An input or output member of the CVT device includes a first axial portion rotatably supported by the case, and a second axial portion supported on a second side of the partition through a bearing that provides support in a thrust and radial direction. The bearing is mounted to the partition so that an inner race of the bearing is unrotatably connected to the second-side axial portion through a rotation stopper.
Abstract:
In order to further develop drive arrangements with a continuously variable sub-gear mechanism, the invention proposes a drive arrangement with a continuously variable sub-gear mechanism having two circulating transmission elements, which are actively connected to one another via a circulating connecting element, having a hybrid drive comprising a first drive and at least one additional drive, and further having at least one output, wherein at least one of the two drives is interactively connected to the output, either directly or indirectly via the continuously variable sub-gear mechanism.
Abstract:
In a revolving transmission having at least two revolving transmission elements which may transmit a torque frictionally, at least one gap, which is preferably only filled with a liquid, is provided between the transmission elements at least during operation.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a process for preparing a 3′-deoxypentopyranosyl oligomer, which includes the steps of bonding a 4′-protected-3′-deoxypentopyranosyl nucleoside to a solid support, deprotecting the nucleoside at the 4′-position, reacting the 2′OH group with a 4′-protected-3′-deoxypentopyranosyl nucleoside phosphoramidite in the presence of a coupling reagent, and oxidizing the reaction product. The steps of deprotecting the nucleoside at the 4′position, reacting the 2′OH group with a 4′-protected-3′-deoxypentopyranosyl nucleoside phosphoramidite in the presence of a coupling reagent, and oxidizing the reaction product can be repeated one or more times to produce the desired length of oligomer.
Abstract:
The invention comprises a belt drive ring CVT coupler. Drive rings are rotatably connected to each end of a frame. Belts are trained around the drive rings. The relative spatial arrangement of the axis of rotation of each set of drive rings is maintained by the frame, which holds the drive rings in a pre-determined relationship between the pulley sheaves. The drive ring on the driver pulley turns in the same direction as the driver pulley through frictional contact with the sides of the CVT driver pulley sheaves. The drive ring on the driven pulley side rotates in the same direction to the drive ring on the driver pulley, since they are mechanically connected by the belts. The driven drive ring is then in frictional contact with the sides of the driven pulley sheaves, thereby driving the driven pulley. The effective diameter or radius of each pulley is adjusted by movement of the pulley sheaves. Axial movement of the pulley sheaves causes the axis of rotation of each drive ring to move eccentrically with respect to the axis of rotation of its respective pulley. Since the drive rings are mechanically connected, the drive rings move with the frame as a unit in response to the movement of the pulley sheaves, thereby changing the effective gear ratio of the transmission.
Abstract:
A variable and reversible transmission, in which two co-linear shafts are provided with adjustably-locatable generally semi-spherical drive components or heads, with control means for changing and holding selected adjustments of the heads; and the heads drivingly engage one another, in whatever settings they are positioned, by acting through a pulley belt which may be either an idler for only transmitting torque from one head directly to the other, or may be a power member transferring power to another set of such heads, achieving both variability and reversibility of drive.