US4467674A
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Control of an infinitely variable transmission of a motor vehicle
Assignee: Bosch Transmission Technology BV
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Filing: 1981-04-08
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2001-04-08
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for controlling the transmission ratio of an infinitely variable motor vehicle transmission of the type including a belt and two pulleys each having conical discs which are hydraulically movable toward and away from each other, the apparatus including a hydraulic valve having an axially movable internal pilot slide for supplying and exhausting hydraulic fluid to the movable pulley discs to effect movement thereof, a first device responsive to actual engine speed for urging the slide in a first direction, a second device responsive to desired engine speed for applying an urging force on the slide in a second, opposite direction, and a third device for limiting the resulting urging force on the slide in the second direction, the third means being responsive to the transmission ratio.
Inventors
- 👤 Petrus H. VAN Deursen
- 👤 Frederik E. C. Van der Hardt Aberson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:31
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/66; F16H61/662; F16H61/66254; F16H61/66263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
Apparatus for controlling the transmission ratio of a motor vehicle transmission of the infinitely variable ratio type including a belt and two pulleys, each pulley having conical discs which are hydraulically movable toward and away from each other, said apparatus comprising hydraulic valve means including an axially movable internal pilot slide for supplying and exhausting hydraulic fluid to the movable pulley discs to effect movement thereof, first means responsive to actual engine speed for urging said slide in one direction, second means responsive to desired engine speed for applying an urging force on said slide in an opposite direction, and third means for limiting the resulting urging force on said slide in said opposite direction, said third means being responsive to the transmission ratio.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
Apparatus for controlling the transmission ratio of a motor vehicle transmission of the infinitely variable ratio type including a belt and two pulleys, each pulley having conical discs which are hydraulically movable toward and away from each other, said apparatus comprising hydraulic valve means including an axially movable internal pilot slide for supplying and exhausting hydraulic fluid to the movable pulley discs to effect movement thereof, first means responsive to actual engine speed for urging said slide in one direction, second means responsive to desired engine speed for applying an urging force on said slide in an opposite direction, and third means for limiting the resulting urging force on said slide in said opposite direction, said third means being responsive to the transmission ratio.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said first means includes means for loading said pilot slide with fluid pressure in response to actual engine speed, and wherein said second means includes a spring applying said urging force to the other end of said slide and means for biasing said spring in response to desired engine speed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus as in claim 2 wherein said means for biasing said spring includes an axially displaceable operating member and wherein said third means includes a movable stop which limits the maximum axial displacement of said operating member, movement of said stop being responsive to the transmission ratio.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as in claim 3 including a sensor for sensing the axial position of one of said conical discs, said sensor axially displacing said stop.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-08-28 | 1988-02-27 | 1988-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-28 | 1992-02-27 | 1992-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-28 | 1996-02-27 | 1996-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |