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Method of controlling rotation of a V-belt drive
Assignee: Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd
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Filing: 1985-05-06
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2005-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive having an output driven pulley driven by a V-belt from an input driver pulley wherein the rotational speed of the driver pulley is determined, the ratio of the effective belt drive diameters of the driver and driven pulleys are determined and the effective belt to drive diameter of at least one of the pulleys is adjusted to provide a preselected speed of the drive output.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Takano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:34
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/66; F16H61/662; F16H61/66231; F16H61/66236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-Belt drive having an output driven pulley driven by a V-Belt from an input driver pulley, comprising the steps of: determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley; determining the instantaneous effective belt diameter of the driver pulley; determining the ratio of the effective belt drive diameters of the driver and driven pulleys; and adjusting the effective belt drive diameter of at least one of the pulleys to provide a preselected speed of the drive output.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-Belt drive having an output driven pulley driven by a V-Belt from an input driver pulley, comprising the steps of: determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley; determining the instantaneous effective belt diameter of the driver pulley; determining the ratio of the effective belt drive diameters of the driver and driven pulleys; and adjusting the effective belt drive diameter of at least one of the pulleys to provide a preselected speed of the drive output.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 1 wherein said step of adjusting the effective belt diameter comprises a step of adjusting the effective belt drive diameter of the driver pulley.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 1 wherein said driver pulley comprises a split pulley having a pair of coaxial axially variably spaced pulley pieces defining an adjustable diameter V-belt groove receiving the V-belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 1 wherein said driver pulley comprises a split pulley having a pair of coaxial axially variably spaced pulley pieces defining an adjustable diameter V-belt groove receiving the V-belt and said step of adjusting the effective belt drive diameter comprises a step of adjusting the effective belt drive diameter of the driver pulley by adjusting the axial spacing of the pulley pieces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 1 wherein the step of determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley comprises a step of providing a pulse generator driven by the driver pulley and sensing the rate of pulse generation thereby.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 1 wherein the step of determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley comprises a step of driving a tachometer in correspondence with the speed of the driver pulley.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
128 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive having an output driven pulley driven by a V-belt from an input driver pulley comprising a split pulley having a pair of coaxial, axially variably spaced pulley pieces defining an adjustable diameter V-belt groove receiving the V-belt, said method comprising the steps of: determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley; sensing the axial spacing between the driver pulley pieces to determine the effective belt drive diameter of the driver pulley; determining the ratio of the effective belt drive diameters of the driver and driven pulleys; and adjusting said axial spacing between said pulley pieces to adjust the effective belt drive diameter of the driver pulley to provide a preselected speed of the drive output.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
128 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive having an output driven pulley driven by a V-belt from an input driver pulley comprising a split pulley having a pair of coaxial, axially variably spaced pulley pieces defining an adjustable diameter V-belt groove receiving the V-belt, said method comprising the steps of: determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley; sensing the axial spacing between the driver pulley pieces to determine the effective belt drive diameter of the driver pulley; determining the ratio of the effective belt drive diameters of the driver and driven pulleys; and adjusting said axial spacing between said pulley pieces to adjust the effective belt drive diameter of the driver pulley to provide a preselected speed of the drive output.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 7 wherein said step of adjusting said axially spacing includes a step of comparing the determined rotational speed of the driver pulley with a reference signal and providing a comparison signal for controlling said adjustment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
74 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 7 wherein said step of determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley comprises a step of providing a speed voltage signal proportional thereto, and said step of adjusting said axial spacing includes a step of comparing said voltage signal with a reference voltage signal corresponding to said axial spacing, and providing a comparison signal for controlling said adjustment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
75 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 7 wherein said step of determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley comprises a step of providing a speed voltage signal proportional thereto, and said step of adjusting said axial spacing includes a step of comparing said voltage signal with an adjustable reference voltage signal corresponding to said axial spacing, and providing a comparison signal for controlling said adjustment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
80 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 7 wherein said step of determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley comprises a step of providing a speed voltage signal proportional thereto, and said step of adjusting said axial spacing includes a step of comparing said voltage signal with an adjustable reference voltage signal corresponding to said axial spacing produced by a variable potentiometer, and providing a comparison signal for controlling said adjustment.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
80 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 7 wherein said step of determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley comprises a step of providing a speed voltage signal proportional thereto, and said step of adjusting said axial spacing includes a step of comparing said voltage signal with an adjustable reference voltage signal corresponding to said axial spacing produced by a differential transformer, and providing a comparison signal for controlling said adjustment.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
91 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 7 wherein said step of determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley comprises a step of providing a speed voltage signal proportional thereto, and said step of adjusting said axial spacing includes a step of comparing said voltage signal with an adjustable reference voltage signal corresponding to said axial spacing produced by a differential transformer having a core adjustably positioned in accordance with said axial spacing, and providing a comparison signal for controlling said adjustment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
92 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 7 wherein said step of determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley comprises a step of providing a speed voltage signal proportional thereto, and said step of adjusting said axial spacing includes a step of comparing said voltage signal with an adjustable reference voltage signal corresponding to said axial spacing produced by a differential transformer having a magnetic plate adjustably positioned in accordance with said axial spacing, and providing a comparison signal for controlling said adjustment.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
80 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 7 wherein said step of determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley comprises a step of providing a speed voltage signal proportional thereto, and said step of adjusting said axial spacing includes a step of comparing said voltage signal with an adjustable reference voltage signal corresponding to said axial spacing produced by a variable capacitor, and providing a comparison signal for controlling said adjustment.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
92 words
The method of controlling the speed of the output of a V-belt drive of claim 7 wherein said step of determining the rotational speed of the driver pulley comprises a step of providing a speed voltage signal proportional thereto, and said step of adjusting said axial spacing includes a step of comparing said voltage signal with an adjustable reference voltage signal corresponding to said axial spacing produced by a variable capacitor having a movable plate adjustably positioned in accordance with said axial spacing, and providing a comparison signal for controlling said adjustment.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
277 words
A method of determining drive system parameters for controlling the rotation of a V-belt transmission drive system having a driver pulley, a driven pulley opposed to the driver pulley, a belt engaged between the both pulleys as V-shaped variable speed pulleys so that a movable pulley piece of either one pulley is movable via bearings relative to a stationary pulley piece by an arm for operating the movable pulley piece, the effective belt pitch diameters of the V-shaped groove formed by each variable pulley in which the control of the rotation of the pulleys depends on a combination of a mechanical system and an electrical control system, said method comprising the steps of: causing via a converter in cooperation with the arm a variation in the position of the arm for varying the width of the V-shaped groove of a variable pulley as a variation in voltage; introducing the variation in the voltage and the variation in a voltage proportional to the rotating speed of the driver pulley produced from the driver pulley into a differential amplifier to detect the difference between the voltages and to output a differential signal in response thereto; operating a normal/reverse converter on the basis of the differential signal automatically adjustably move the movable pulley piece so that the potential difference of the both voltage signals to the differential amplifier becomes zero, substantially thereby adapting the rotation of the driven pulley for a predetermined characteristic curve in response to the variation in the rotation of the driver pulley; determining the effective belt pitch diameter of each variable pulley; and calculating the ratio of the effective belt drive diameters of the two pulleys.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
277 words
A method of determining drive system parameters for controlling the rotation of a V-belt transmission drive system having a driver pulley, a driven pulley opposed to the driver pulley, a belt engaged between the both pulleys as V-shaped variable speed pulleys so that a movable pulley piece of either one pulley is movable via bearings relative to a stationary pulley piece by an arm for operating the movable pulley piece, the effective belt pitch diameters of the V-shaped groove formed by each variable pulley in which the control of the rotation of the pulleys depends on a combination of a mechanical system and an electrical control system, said method comprising the steps of: causing via a converter in cooperation with the arm a variation in the position of the arm for varying the width of the V-shaped groove of a variable pulley as a variation in voltage; introducing the variation in the voltage and the variation in a voltage proportional to the rotating speed of the driver pulley produced from the driver pulley into a differential amplifier to detect the difference between the voltages and to output a differential signal in response thereto; operating a normal/reverse converter on the basis of the differential signal automatically adjustably move the movable pulley piece so that the potential difference of the both voltage signals to the differential amplifier becomes zero, substantially thereby adapting the rotation of the driven pulley for a predetermined characteristic curve in response to the variation in the rotation of the driver pulley; determining the effective belt pitch diameter of each variable pulley; and calculating the ratio of the effective belt drive diameters of the two pulleys.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 17 wherein a spring is provided movably on a shaft between the movable pulley piece and the stationary pulley piece.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 17, wherein a guide ring is mounted through a bearing on the outer periphery of the driver pulley piece.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 19 wherein said guide ring is mounted on the movable pulley piece of the driven pulley.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 19 wherein a magnetic rotary pickup is used for detecting the rotation of the drive pulley.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 19 wherein a variable resistor is used in cooperation with said arm for operating the movable pulley piece.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 19 wherein a plurality of driven shafts are provided, the driver pulley is provided on one of the driven shafts, and the rotation of the transmission is controlled between the driven pulley and the driver pulley.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 19 wherein a system for producing directly a speed signal is used for detecting the rotation of the driver pulley.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 19 wherein one of a differential transformer, a variable capacitor or a magnetic sensor is used for detecting the rotation of the driver pulley.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-01-05 | 1990-07-07 | 1991-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-05 | 1994-07-07 | 1995-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-05 | 1998-07-07 | 1999-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |