Continuously variable transmission

Details Continuously variable transmission Continuously variable transmission

2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Fenstermacher, David (Department: 3682)

Friction gear transmission systems or components

Friction gear includes idler engaging facing concave surfaces

Toroidal

C476S037000, C476S061000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07131930

ABSTRACT:
A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The present invention includes a continuously variable transmission that may be employed in connection with any type of machine that is in need of a transmission. For example, the transmission may be used in (i) a motorized vehicle such as an automobile, motorcycle, or watercraft, (ii) a non-motorized vehicle such as a bicycle, tricycle, scooter, exercise equipment or (iii) industrial equipment, such as a drill press, power generating equipment, or textile mill.

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