摘要 |
<p>Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a main axle is adapted to receive a shift rod that cooperates with a shift rod nut to actuate a ratio change in a CVT. In another embodiment, an axial force generating mechanism can include a torsion spring, a traction ring adapted to receive the torsion spring, and a roller cage retainer configured to cooperate with the traction ring to house the torsion spring. Various inventive idler-and-shift-cam assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. Embodiments of a hub shell and a hub cover are adapted to house components of a CVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed.</p> |
申请人 |
FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.;NICHOLS, JON, M.;POHL, BRAD, P.;DAWE, DANIEL, J.;ARMSTRONG, ORONDE, J.;LOHR, CHARLES, B.;MCDANIEL, LOREN, T.;SIMISTER, MATTHEW, P.;THOMASSY, FERNAND, A.;USMANI, GHAYYURUL, I.;ELHARDT, PAUL, M.;STEWART, TERRY, L.;POXTON, PETER, D. |
发明人 |
NICHOLS, JON, M.;POHL, BRAD, P.;DAWE, DANIEL, J.;ARMSTRONG, ORONDE, J.;LOHR, CHARLES, B.;MCDANIEL, LOREN, T.;SIMISTER, MATTHEW, P.;THOMASSY, FERNAND, A.;USMANI, GHAYYURUL, I.;ELHARDT, PAUL, M.;STEWART, TERRY, L.;POXTON, PETER, D. |