A variator and methods for making the variator are disclosed. The variator includes a plurality of spheres and a plurality of fluid conduits. The plurality of spheres are arranged circumferentially about a central axis and configured to be positioned between an input disc and an output disc. The plurality of fluid conduits each include (i) an inlet positioned radially outward of the plurality of spheres and (ii) an outlet positioned radially inward of the inlet and fluidly coupled to the inlet to deliver fluid received by the inlet to at least one of the plurality of spheres.
申请公布号
WO2016161070(A1)
申请公布日期
2016.10.06
申请号
WO2016US25184
申请日期
2016.03.31
申请人
ALLISON TRANSMISSION, INC.
发明人
FOSTER, Michael;RASZKOWSKI, James A.;SCHOOLCRAFT, Brian