Automatic transmission

Details Automatic transmission Automatic transmission

1978-05-30

1980-02-19

Chandler, Lance

Machine element or mechanism

Mechanical movements

Rotary to or from reciprocating or oscillating

F16H 3712

Patent

active

041888316

ABSTRACT:
An automatic transmission is provided in which the torque from the motor is converted and coupled to the load via n (typically n=3) intermediate mechanisms, each delivering power to the load with a constant phase difference of .phi.=360.degree.
between successive deliveries. Three different intermediate mechanisms consisting of springs, springs and a crankshaft, and levers with variable lever arms are provided. These systems have no frictional or hydraulic or other dissipative clutch mechanisms, and are regenerative in that power not delivered to the load goes back to the motor. Also, there are no discrete gears, and as the torque required by the load varies, the torque conversion is accomplished automatically and continuously as if an infinite number of gears were provided. The system also has infinite gear ratio capability in reverse as well as in forward direction.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3608391 (1971-09-01), Bargstedt et al.
patent: 3805627 (1974-04-01), Burton et al.
patent: 4020708 (1977-05-01), Obra
patent: 4047441 (1977-09-01), Kellogg
patent: 4089228 (1978-05-01), Obra

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