摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to gear means (10) , including gears, gear trains, gear members and components of gear members. According to the invention, the gear member for engaging another gear member (26) has micro teeth (28) , being teeth of which a large number can sit between successive teeth of the engaging gear member (32) or which engage other micro teeth or which include touch and hold fasteners. This can allow the engaging gear members (26) to engage each other at different radial positions, allowing a continuously or substantially continuously variable drive .</p> |