TRANSMISSION COVER WITH IMPROVED AIRFLOW

摘要

A cover for a transmission having improved airflow path is disclosed. The interior of the cover has a progressively narrowing airflow path to reduce pressure drop through the cover, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the airflow through the cover. The cover includes a diverter sheltering the air inlet to the cover to prevent air in the cover from exerting outward pressure on the incoming air.

主权项

1. A case for a continuously variable transmission having a drive clutch and a driven clutch held by a drive shaft and a driven shaft respectively, the drive and driven clutches having side faces, the case comprising:
an air inlet extending through a first portion of the case; an air outlet extending through a second portion of the case, generally opposite the first portion of the case; and an airflow channel within the case extending between the air inlet and the air outlet.