Continuously variable transmission

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9121464
APP PUB NO 20130146406A1
SERIAL NO

13682176

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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.

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ENVIOLO INC1501 LEANDER DRIVE BUILDING C SUITE 2 LEANDER TX 78641

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Armstrong, Oronde J Austin, US 30 3752
Dawe, Daniel J Austin, US 52 5085
Eidson, Elton L Norman, US 8 789
Elhardt, Paul M Charlotte, US 16 1037
Lohr, Charles B Austin, US 97 9172
McDaniel, Loren T Austin, US 28 2287
Nichols, Jon M Georgetown, US 55 5823
Pohl, Brad P Leander, US 80 8040
Poxton, Peter D Mustang, US 13 1190
Simister, Matthew P Austin, US 31 3498
Stewart, Terry L Blanchard, US 10 811
Thomassy, Fernand A Liberty Hill, US 52 5668
Usmani, Ghayyurul I Yukon, US 8 789

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