Patent ID: 8262536
Filing Date: 2012-09-11
Classification: F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) comprising: a first traction ring; a second traction ring; a plurality of power rollers interposed between and in contact with the first and second traction rings, wherein the power rollers are configured to rotate about a tiltable axis; an idler in contact with each of the power rollers, the idler located radially inward of the point of contact between the power rollers and the first and second traction rings; a shift rod nut operationally coupled to the power rollers; a shift rod coupled to the shift rod nut, wherein the shift rod and shift rod nut are configured such that a rotation of the shift rod causes the shift rod nut to translate axially and to operably actuate a tilt in said tiltable axis; and a main axle having first end and a second end and a central bore, the main axle having a slot located between the first end and the second end, the slot configured to receive the shift rod nut.