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Multi-range continuously variable power transmission
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1983-09-09
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Granted: 1986-09-02
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Expires: 2003-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A power transmission combines a continuously variable belt drive in series relation with a multi-ratio gear arrangement between the transmission input and output shafts. The gear arrangement can be selectively changed between low and high ratios. In each gear ratio, the belt drive ratio is controlled from an underdrive ratio to an overdrive ratio to thereby provide two continuously variable drive ranges to effect an increase in output speed. A selectively operable transition clutch, controlling a chain drive disposed in parallel with the belt and gear drives, is provided to maintain power transmission between the input and output shafts during a ratio change in the gear arrangement while the belt drive ratio is changed from overdrive to underdrive.
Inventors
- 👤 Erkki A. Koivunen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:43
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H37/00; F16H37/02; F16H37/021; F16H2037/025; F16H37/022; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19023; Y10T74/19074; Y10T74/19079; Y10T74/19102; Y10T74/19219; Y10T74/19284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A continuously variable power transmission for a vehicle comprising: input means for receiving input drive; output means for delivering a drive; multi-ratio gear means drivingly connected with the output means; variable ratio and pulley belt means having a first adjustable pulley connected to the input means and a second adjustable pulley; first clutch means selectively connecting the second adjustable pulley to said output means through one gear ratio of said multi-ratio gear means; second clutch means for selectively connecting said second adjustable pulley to said output means through another gear ratio of said multi-ratio gear means; and transition clutch means for selectively connecting said input means to said output means during the interchange of said first and second clutch means, said variable ratio pulley and belt means being selectively controlled from an underdrive ratio to an overdrive ratio during an output speed increase when either of said first clutch means or said second clutch means is engaged, and being controlled from an overdrive ratio to an underdrive ratio during increasing output speeds when the transition clutch is engaged.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A continuously variable power transmission for a vehicle comprising: input means for receiving input drive; output means for delivering a drive; multi-ratio gear means drivingly connected with the output means; variable ratio and pulley belt means having a first adjustable pulley connected to the input means and a second adjustable pulley; first clutch means selectively connecting the second adjustable pulley to said output means through one gear ratio of said multi-ratio gear means; second clutch means for selectively connecting said second adjustable pulley to said output means through another gear ratio of said multi-ratio gear means; and transition clutch means for selectively connecting said input means to said output means during the interchange of said first and second clutch means, said variable ratio pulley and belt means being selectively controlled from an underdrive ratio to an overdrive ratio during an output speed increase when either of said first clutch means or said second clutch means is engaged, and being controlled from an overdrive ratio to an underdrive ratio during increasing output speeds when the transition clutch is engaged.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
217 words
A continuously variable power transmission for a vehicle comprising: input means for receiving input drive; output means for delivering a drive; gear means having a low gear ratio and a high gear ratio drivingly connected with the output means; variable ratio and pulley belt means having a first adjustable pulley connected to the input means and a second adjustable pulley; first mechanical clutch means selectively connecting the second adjustable pulley to said output means through said low gear ratio of said gear means; second mechanical clutch means for selectively connecting said second adjustable pulley to said output means through said high gear ratio of said gear means; chain drive means drivingly connected to said output means through said high gear ratio; and selectively engageable transition clutch means for selectively connecting said input means to said chain drive means during the interchange of said first and second mechanical clutch means, said variable ratio pulley and belt means being selectively controlled from an underdrive ratio to an overdrive ratio during an output speed increase when either of said first clutch means or said second clutch means is engaged, and being controlled from an overdrive ratio to an underdrive ratio during increasing output speeds when the transistion clutch is engaged and the first and second mechanical clutch means are disengaged.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
217 words
A continuously variable power transmission for a vehicle comprising: input means for receiving input drive; output means for delivering a drive; gear means having a low gear ratio and a high gear ratio drivingly connected with the output means; variable ratio and pulley belt means having a first adjustable pulley connected to the input means and a second adjustable pulley; first mechanical clutch means selectively connecting the second adjustable pulley to said output means through said low gear ratio of said gear means; second mechanical clutch means for selectively connecting said second adjustable pulley to said output means through said high gear ratio of said gear means; chain drive means drivingly connected to said output means through said high gear ratio; and selectively engageable transition clutch means for selectively connecting said input means to said chain drive means during the interchange of said first and second mechanical clutch means, said variable ratio pulley and belt means being selectively controlled from an underdrive ratio to an overdrive ratio during an output speed increase when either of said first clutch means or said second clutch means is engaged, and being controlled from an overdrive ratio to an underdrive ratio during increasing output speeds when the transistion clutch is engaged and the first and second mechanical clutch means are disengaged.
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