Worm drive automatic transmission

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1975-04-04

1977-04-12

Scott, Samuel

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Plural power paths to and/or from gearing

F16H 3706

Patent

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040167798

ABSTRACT:
This disclosure is directed to an improved transmission providing a substantially infinite motor to rear-wheel gear ratio capable of automatically adjusting itself under a wide variety of conditions. The transmission of this invention is comprised of three distinct operational units, the torque converter or fluid drive, the worm drive unit and the gear box unit. The transmission while in drive, is capable of providing a 100 to 1 motor to rear wheel ratio (substantially) and ratio can vary through any ratio necessary under particular driving conditions up to a 1-to-1 ratio.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2171146 (1939-08-01), Montelius
patent: 2246018 (1941-06-01), Snyder
patent: 2638796 (1953-05-01), Black
patent: 3023638 (1962-03-01), Westbury et al.
"Torque Converter in Designs", Product Engineering, Feb. 1948 USA p. 97.

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