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1. 发明授权

US08480529B2 Continuously variable transmission 有权
标题翻译：连续可变传动
公开(公告)号：US08480529B2
公开(公告)日：2013-07-09
申请号：US12306393
申请日：2007-06-21
申请人： Brad P. Pohl , Donald C. Miller , Robert A. Smithson , Jeremy Carter , Charles B. Lohr
发明人： Brad P. Pohl , Donald C. Miller , Robert A. Smithson , Jeremy Carter , Charles B. Lohr
IPC分类号： F16H15/48 , B60W10/04 , B60K17/28
CPC分类号： F16H61/6646 , F01B2009/045 , F02B67/04 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/50 , F16H61/32 , F16H2061/6644 , Y10T477/619 , Y10T477/6223
摘要： Embodiments are directed to a front end accessory drive (FEAD), subassemblies, and components therefor. Embodiments disclosed cover power modulating devices (PMD) which can be used in a FEAD. In one embodiment, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is coupled directly to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and the CVT is used to regulate the speed and/or torque delivered to an accessory. A compound drive device includes a motor/generator subassembly cooperating with a CVT subassembly to provide a motor functionality with torque multiplication or division, or alternatively, a generator functionality with torque multiplication or division. In some embodiments, a FEAD includes a PMD having a sun shaft configured to couple to a sun of the PMD and to an electric motor component, such as an electrical armature or an electrical field. In one embodiment, the electrical armature the electrical field are placed concentrically and coaxially and configured to rotate relative to one another in opposite directions.
摘要翻译：实施例涉及前端附件驱动器（FEAD），子组件及其部件。公开的实施例覆盖了可用于FEAD的功率调制装置（PMD）。在一个实施例中，无级变速器（CVT）直接连接到原动机的曲轴，并且CVT用于调节传递到附件的速度和/或扭矩。复合驱动装置包括与CVT子组件配合的电动机/发电机子组件，以提供具有扭矩倍增或除法的电动机功能，或者替代地，具有扭矩倍增或除法的发电机功能。在一些实施例中，FEAD包括具有被配置为耦合到PMD的太阳的太阳轴和诸如电枢轴或电场的电动机部件的PMD。在一个实施例中，电枢轴电场被同心地并且同轴地设置并且被构造为在相反的方向上相对于彼此旋转。

2. 发明授权

US07762919B2 Continuously variable transmission 有权
公开(公告)号：US07762919B2
公开(公告)日：2010-07-27
申请号：US11243484
申请日：2005-10-04
申请人： Robert A. Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Oronde J. Armstrong , Donald C. Miller , Daniel J. Dawe , Fernand A. Thomassy , Matthew P. Simister , Wesley R. Poth , Jon M. Nichols , Charles B. Lohr
发明人： Robert A. Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Oronde J. Armstrong , Donald C. Miller , Daniel J. Dawe , Fernand A. Thomassy , Matthew P. Simister , Wesley R. Poth , Jon M. Nichols , Charles B. Lohr
IPC分类号： F16H15/26
CPC分类号： F16H15/503 , B62M9/00 , B62M23/00 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/50 , Y10T29/49462 , Y10T29/49464 , Y10T29/49467 , Y10T29/4984
摘要： A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed.

3. 发明申请

US20080141810A1 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION 有权
公开(公告)号：US20080141810A1
公开(公告)日：2008-06-19
申请号：US12039591
申请日：2008-02-28
申请人： Donald C. Miller , Robert A. Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Charles B. Lohr , Jon M. Nichols
发明人： Donald C. Miller , Robert A. Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Charles B. Lohr , Jon M. Nichols
IPC分类号： F16H55/00 , F16H37/02 , F16H3/44
CPC分类号： F16H15/52 , B62M1/36 , B62M9/08 , B62M11/145 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/503 , Y10T74/19851 , Y10T74/20177
摘要： Traction planets and traction rings can be operationally coupled to a planetary gearset to provide a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be used in a bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on the frame of the bicycle at a location forward of the rear wheel hub of the bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on and supported by members of the bicycle frame such that the CVT is coaxial with the crankshaft of the bicycle. The crankshaft is configured to drive elements of the planetary gearset, which are configured to operationally drive the traction rings and the traction planets. Inventive component and subassemblies for such a CVT are disclosed. A shifting mechanism includes a plurality of pivot arms arranged to pivot about the centers of the traction planets as a shift pin hub moves axially.

4. 发明申请

US20080200300A1 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION 审中-公开
公开(公告)号：US20080200300A1
公开(公告)日：2008-08-21
申请号：US11842094
申请日：2007-08-20
申请人： Robert A. Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Oronde J. Armstrong , Donald C. Miller , Daniel J. Dawe , Fernand A. Thomassy , Matthew P. Simister , Wesley R. Poth , Jon M. Nichols , Charles B. Lohr
发明人： Robert A. Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Oronde J. Armstrong , Donald C. Miller , Daniel J. Dawe , Fernand A. Thomassy , Matthew P. Simister , Wesley R. Poth , Jon M. Nichols , Charles B. Lohr
IPC分类号： F16H15/38 , B23P11/00
摘要： A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed.

5. 发明申请

US20080141809A1 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION 有权
标题翻译：连续可变传输
公开(公告)号：US20080141809A1
公开(公告)日：2008-06-19
申请号：US12039590
申请日：2008-02-28
申请人： Donald C. Miller , Robert A. Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Charles B. Lohr , Jon M. Nichols
发明人： Donald C. Miller , Robert A. Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Charles B. Lohr , Jon M. Nichols
IPC分类号： F16H55/00 , F16H3/44 , F16H59/04
CPC分类号： F16H15/52 , B62M1/36 , B62M9/08 , B62M11/145 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/503 , Y10T74/19851 , Y10T74/20177
摘要： Traction planets and traction rings can be operationally coupled to a planetary gearset to provide a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be used in a bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on the frame of the bicycle at a location forward of the rear wheel hub of the bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on and supported by members of the bicycle frame such that the CVT is coaxial with the crankshaft of the bicycle. The crankshaft is configured to drive elements of the planetary gearset, which are configured to operationally drive the traction rings and the traction planets. Inventive component and subassemblies for such a CVT are disclosed. A shifting mechanism includes a plurality of pivot arms arranged to pivot about the centers of the traction planets as a shift pin hub moves axially.
摘要翻译：牵引行星和牵引环可以可操作地耦合到行星齿轮组，以提供无级变速器（CVT）。 CVT可用于自行车。在一个实施例中，CVT在自行车的后轮毂的前方的位置安装在自行车的框架上。在一个实施例中，CVT安装在自行车车架的构件上并由其支撑，使得CVT与自行车的曲轴同轴。曲轴构造成驱动行星齿轮组的元件，其构造成可操作地驱动牵引环和牵引行星。公开了用于这种CVT的本发明组件和子组件。换档机构包括多个枢转臂，当枢轴毂轴向移动时，所述枢转臂布置成围绕牵引行星的中心枢转。

6. 发明授权

US08360917B2 Continuously variable transmission 有权
标题翻译：连续可变传动
公开(公告)号：US08360917B2
公开(公告)日：2013-01-29
申请号：US12760823
申请日：2010-04-15
申请人： Jon M. Nichols , Gregory G. Stevenson , Brad P. Pohl , Fernand A. Thomassy , Charles B. Lohr , Jeremy Carter , John W. Sherrill , Brian B. Sweet
发明人： Jon M. Nichols , Gregory G. Stevenson , Brad P. Pohl , Fernand A. Thomassy , Charles B. Lohr , Jeremy Carter , John W. Sherrill , Brian B. Sweet
IPC分类号： F16H15/48 , F16H15/26 , F16H13/08
CPC分类号： F16H37/022 , B62M11/16 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/503 , F16H15/52 , F16H61/6649 , F16H63/067
摘要： Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a stator plate configured to have a plurality of radially offset slots. Various inventive traction planet assemblies and stator plates can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the stator plate. In one embodiment, the stator plate is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a stator driver is operably coupled to the stator plate. Embodiments of a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed.
摘要翻译：发明实施例涉及用于无级变速器（CVT）的部件，子组件，系统和/或方法。在一个实施例中，控制系统适于促进CVT比率的变化。在另一个实施例中，控制系统包括配置成具有多个径向偏移槽的定子板。可以使用各种创新的牵引行星架组件和定子板来促进CVT变速比。在一些实施例中，牵引行星架组件包括构造成与定子板协作的行星轴。在一个实施例中，定子板被配置为旋转并向每个行星轮轴施加偏斜状态。在一些实施例中，定子驱动器可操作地联接到定子板。牵引太阳的实施例适于与CVT的其它部件配合以支持CVT的操作和/或功能。其中包括用于CVT的换挡控制接口。

7. 发明申请

US20100267510A1 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION 有权
公开(公告)号：US20100267510A1
公开(公告)日：2010-10-21
申请号：US12760823
申请日：2010-04-15
申请人： Jon M. Nichols , Gregory G. Stevenson , Brad P. Pohl , Fernand A Thomassy , Charles B. Lohr , Jeremy Carter , John W. Sherrill , Brian B. Sweet
发明人： Jon M. Nichols , Gregory G. Stevenson , Brad P. Pohl , Fernand A Thomassy , Charles B. Lohr , Jeremy Carter , John W. Sherrill , Brian B. Sweet
IPC分类号： F16H15/48 , F16H57/08
CPC分类号： F16H37/022 , B62M11/16 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/503 , F16H15/52 , F16H61/6649 , F16H63/067
摘要： Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a stator plate configured to have a plurality of radially offset slots. Various inventive traction planet assemblies and stator plates can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the stator plate. In one embodiment, the stator plate is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a stator driver is operably coupled to the stator plate. Embodiments of a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed.

8. 发明授权

US08512195B2 Infinitely variable transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, methods, assemblies, subassemblies, and components therefor 有权
标题翻译：无级变速器，无级变速器，方法，组件，子组件及其组件
公开(公告)号：US08512195B2
公开(公告)日：2013-08-20
申请号：US13035683
申请日：2011-02-25
申请人： Charles B. Lohr , John W. Sherrill , Brad P. Pohl , Robert Dawson , Corey Pew
发明人： Charles B. Lohr , John W. Sherrill , Brad P. Pohl , Robert Dawson , Corey Pew
IPC分类号： F16H15/48 , F16H15/26
CPC分类号： F16H15/50 , F16H15/28 , F16H15/40 , F16H15/503
摘要： Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of an IVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a carrier member configured to have a number of radially offset slots. Various inventive carrier members and carrier drivers can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of an IVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In one embodiment, the carrier member is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a carrier member is operably coupled to a carrier driver. In some embodiments, the carrier member is configured to couple to a source of rotational power. Among other things, shift control interfaces for an IVT are disclosed.
摘要翻译：发明实施例涉及用于无级变速器（IVT）的部件，子组件，系统和/或方法。在一个实施例中，控制系统适于促进IVT比例的变化。在另一个实施例中，控制系统包括构造成具有多个径向偏移槽的承载构件。可以使用各种本发明的载体构件和载体驱动器来促进IVT的比例的移动。在一些实施例中，牵引行星架组件包括构造成与承载构件配合的行星轴。在一个实施例中，承载构件被构造成旋转并向每个行星轮应用偏斜状态。在一些实施例中，载体构件可操作地联接到载体驱动器。在一些实施例中，载体构件被配置成耦合到旋转动力源。其中，公开了用于IVT的换档控制接口。

9. 发明申请

US20100093480A1 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION 有权
标题翻译：连续可变传输
公开(公告)号：US20100093480A1
公开(公告)日：2010-04-15
申请号：US12251325
申请日：2008-10-14
申请人： Brad P. Pohl , Fernand A. Thomassy , Charles B. Lohr , Scott T. McBroom
发明人： Brad P. Pohl , Fernand A. Thomassy , Charles B. Lohr , Scott T. McBroom
IPC分类号： F16H37/02
CPC分类号： F16H61/6646 , F02B67/04 , F16H15/40 , F16H15/42 , F16H15/50 , F16H15/503 , F16H15/52 , F16H59/40 , F16H61/0021 , F16H61/0204 , F16H61/664 , F16H63/065 , F16H63/067 , F16H63/42 , F16H2059/704 , F16H2061/6641 , Y02T10/76 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T477/619
摘要： Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable accessory drives (CVAD). In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. In another embodiment, a skew-based control system includes a skew actuator coupled to a carrier member. In some embodiments, the skew actuator is configured to rotate a carrier member of a CVT. Various inventive traction planet assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include legs configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In some embodiments, a traction planet assembly is operably coupled to the carrier members. Embodiments of a shift cam and a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed.
摘要翻译：发明实施例涉及用于连续可变附件驱动器（CVAD）的部件，子组件，系统和/或方法。在一个实施例中，基于偏斜的控制系统适于促进CVAD的比率的变化。在另一个实施例中，基于偏斜的控制系统包括耦合到载体构件的偏斜致动器。在一些实施例中，偏斜致动器构造成旋转CVT的承载构件。可以使用各种创新的牵引行星组件来促进CVT的比例的移动。在一些实施例中，牵引行星架组件包括构造成与承载构件配合的腿部。在一些实施例中，牵引行星架组件可操作地联接到承载构件。变速凸轮和牵引太阳的实施例适于与CVT的其它部件配合以支持CVT的操作和/或功能。其中包括用于CVT的换挡控制接口。

10. 发明申请

US20120258839A1 AUXILIARY POWER UNIT HAVING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION 有权
标题翻译：具有连续可变传动的辅助动力单元
公开(公告)号：US20120258839A1
公开(公告)日：2012-10-11
申请号：US13438625
申请日：2012-04-03
申请人： Robert Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Charles B. Lohr , Javier Solis , Terry Nielsen , Scott T. McBroom , Nicole Munguia
发明人： Robert Smithson , Brad P. Pohl , Charles B. Lohr , Javier Solis , Terry Nielsen , Scott T. McBroom , Nicole Munguia
IPC分类号： B60W10/101
CPC分类号： B60H1/3226 , B60H1/3222 , B60K25/02 , B60W10/06 , B60W10/101 , B60W30/1886 , F16H15/42 , F16H61/6648 , Y02T10/76 , Y10T477/619 , Y10T477/6223
摘要： Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for auxiliary power units (APU). In one embodiment, the APU includes a source of rotational power such as a combustion engine operably coupled to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be coupled to a load. In some embodiments, the load is provided by a generator. In one embodiment, the APU has a control system configured to control the operation of the engine and the operation of the CVT. The control system can facilitate substantially constant speed operation of the generator in the presence of variable operation of the engine. In another embodiment, the APU includes a continuously variable accessory drive (CVAD) operably coupled to an engine. The CVAD can include a continuously variable transmission operably coupled to a generator. In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD.
摘要翻译：发明实施例涉及用于辅助动力单元（APU）的组件，子组件，系统和/或方法。在一个实施例中，APU包括旋转动力源，例如可操作地连接到无级变速器（CVT）的内燃机。 CVT可以耦合到负载。在一些实施例中，负载由发电机提供。在一个实施例中，APU具有被配置为控制发动机的操作和CVT的操作的控制系统。在发动机可变运行的情况下，控制系统可以促进发电机的基本上恒定的速度运行。在另一实施例中，APU包括可操作地联接到发动机的连续可变附件驱动器（CVAD）。 CVAD可以包括可操作地耦合到发电机的无级变速器。在一个实施例中，基于偏斜的控制系统适于促进CVAD的比率的变化。

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