摘要:
A ratio control system for use in a continuously variable transmission is disclosed in conjunction with an improved technique for operation thereof. Individual gain schedules provide proportional gain in response to a selected one of a number of modes dependent upon clutch input speed, transmission belt ratio, or engine set point. Engine speed set point is determined as a function of a set point schedule in conjunction with a limiter and a filter to provide a gradual response to rapid changes in a throttle input or driver demand signal and vehicle speed. The error signal generated as an output of any of the proportional gain loops is integrated and combined with a null signal to provide a signal to generate a duty cycle for a pulse width modulation controlled electrohydraulic control valve to control the pressure to the primary sheave in a continuously variable transmission system for modifying the belt ratio. An integration function may be used or bypassed at appropriate times to account for physical limitations in the possible range for the belt ratio. Full low and full overdrive conditions are provided through an open loop gain corresponding to maximum and minimum duty cycle signals.
摘要:
A variable ratio transmission includes an input and an output, having an expansible chainwheel. A first drive path is provided to rotate the chainwheel and a second drive path is provided to increase the diameter of the chainwheel upon application of a first input torque and to decrease the diameter of the chainwheel upon application of a second input torque of opposite sense to the first input torque. The first and second drive paths are connected to the input so that the second drive path has a mechanical advantage over the first to provide an increase in diameter of the chainwheel prior to its rotation.
摘要:
Method and apparatus for controlling a continuously variable transmission for a vehicle for transmitting an output of an engine of the vehicle to its drive wheels, comprising a step or device for detecting an engine speed, a step or device for detecting a vehicle running speed, a step or device for sensing a vacuum pressure in an intake manifold connected to the engine, a step or device for determining an actual engine output based on the detected engine speed and the sensed intake vacuum pressure, a step or device for determining a target engine speed based on the detected vehicle running speed and the determined actual engine output, and according to a predetermined relation among the target engine speed, the vehicle running speed and the actual engine output, said relation being predetermined to attain a required output of the engine with a minimum specific fuel consumption, and further comprising a step or device for controlling the speed ratio such that the detected engine speed coincides with the target engine speed.
摘要:
A hydraulic control apparatus for controlling a line pressure utilized in a continuously variable transmission. The apparatus controls the amount of line pressure supplied to be as small as possible without resulting in any slippage between a belt member which spans the pulleys. The apparatus monitors torque on the input shaft and output shaft to determine if any slippage is occurring.
摘要:
The invention concerns variable speed drive pulleys comprising a hub and two annular flanges around the hub in axial face-to-face relationship to one another. At least one flange, the mobile flange, is movable relative to the hub in the axial direction. Elastic control means responsive to centrifugal force operate on the mobile flange so as to reduce the distance between the flanges when their rotation speed increases. A bearing surface on one flange and an elastic bearing member on the other, in axial face-to-face relationship to one another, are adapted by virtue of their mutual abutment to limit elastically the reduction in the axial distance between the flanges for increasing rotation speeds.
摘要:
A V-belt continuously variable transmission in which a V-belt is made to run on a drive pulley having a speed responsive mechanism and a driven pulley having a torque responsive mechanism. The torque responsive mechanism of the driven pulley includes a spring cap slidably mounted on a sleeve to which a fixed pulley half or sheave is affixed. The spring cap has a plurality of studs passing through openings formed through the fixed pulley sheave and connected to a movable pulley sheave slidingly mounted on the sleeve. Formed on opposed faces of the fixed pulley sheave and the spring cap are plural arcuate ramps, each including grooves into which balls are inserted to provide rolling contact and reduced friction between the opposed ramps.
摘要:
An accessory drive especially adapted for use with internal combustion engines having a crankshaft is described. The drive comprises a variable pulley transmission having a pair of spaced pulleys drivingly interconnected by a power transmission belt. The pulley transmission having a driver pulley drivingly connected to an engine crankshaft. The driven pulley includes a pair of pulley flanges, one flange is axially movable with respect to the other flange, the driven pulley also comprises a pair of pulley flanges, one of which is axially movable with respect to the other flange. The spacing of the flanges of the drive and driven pulleys determines the drive ratio between the pulleys. Another pulley is connected to the driven pulley, to drive the accessories. A drive pulley spring urges the drive pulley flanges axially toward one another, and a driven pulley spring urges the driven pulley flanges toward one another. An hydraulic piston, connected to the drive pulley movable flange and acted upon by engine lubricating oil, displaces the drive pulley movable flange with respect to its other flange. An hydraulic governor responsive to engine speed controls the supply of engine lubricating oil to the piston.A one-way clutch can be interposed between the accessory pulley and the drive shaft which permits the pulley to freewheel during upshifts.
摘要:
A method of making the combination of a power transmission belt that is to be operated in an endless path and a tensioner for the belt is provided, the tensioner comprising a support unit fixed relatively to the belt, a belt engaging unit carried by the support unit and being movable relative thereto, a biasing unit operatively associated with the support unit and the belt engaging unit urging the belt engaging unit relative to the support unit in a belt tensioning direction against the belt with a force to tension the belt, and a control unit operatively associated with the biasing unit to progressively decrease its urging force on the belt engaging unit as the speed of movement of the belt progressively increases from a certain low speed of movement thereof to a certain high speed of movement thereof.
摘要:
A pulley construction and method of making the same are provided, the pulley construction having a pair of opposed flanges respectively provided with surfaces for engagement with a V-belt construction when the V-belt construction is disposed therebetween. The pulley construction has structure for moving one of the flanges axially relative to the other of the flanges either in a direction toward the other flange or in a direction away from the other flange and has a fluid dampening unit separate from the structure for moving and being operatively associated with the one flange to dampen the axial movement of that one flange in either of the directions relative to the other flange with a restrictive force, the dampening unit comprising a flexible bladder having one part thereof operatively interconnected to that one flange.
摘要:
A V-belt type continuous speed change mechanism including a stationary disc secured to the driving shaft and a movable disc axially slidable with respect to the shaft. The discs define a circumferential groove of a V-shaped configuration with which a V-belt is engaged. The movable disc is formed at its back side with slider accommodating recesses of a circular cross-section extending in parallel with the shaft. A slider is received in the recess for rotation about an axis parallel with the driving shaft and has a groove extending in parallel with the driving shaft. A spider secured to the driving shaft has radial arms each of which is fitted at an end to the long groove in the slider.