Variator multiplex valve scheme for a torroidal traction drive transmission

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9562594
APP PUB NO 20140249725A1
SERIAL NO

14275428

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An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling fluid flow to a variator which responsive to separate high and low pressure fluids to control an output torque thereof. A first trim valve may be responsive to a first control signal to supply a first fluid at a fluid outlet thereof. A second trim valve may be responsive to a second control signal to supply a second fluid at a fluid outlet thereof. A variator switching sub-system may controllably supply the high pressure fluid and the low pressure fluid to the variator. A multiplex valve may be fluidly coupled to the outlets of the first and second trim valves, and may supply the first fluid as the high pressure fluid to the variator switching sub-system during at least one predefined operating condition and may otherwise supply the second fluid as the high pressure fluid to the variator switching sub-system.

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ALLISON TRANSMISSION INCONE ALLISON WAY INDIANAPOLIS IN 46222

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fuller, John W E Preston, GB 6 16
Long, Charles F Pittsboro, US 125 1383
Weber, Darren J Indianapolis, US 35 388

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