Patent ID: 6293888
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A wide ratio coverage CVT having a driving power source, a first coupling axis, a clutch section, a second coupling axis, and a forward and rearward driving section,the CVT comprising:an input axis;an output axis located on the same axis with said input axis;a continuously variable unit section having a first continuously variable axis rotatably mounted on said output axis, a continuously variable driving part mounted on said first continuously variable axis, a continuously variable driven part mounted on a second continuously variable axis parallel to said input and said output axis, and a continuously variable coupler for transmitting rotational power from said continuously variable driving part to said driven part;a coupling section having a first coupler integrally formed with said second continuously variable axis, a second coupler integrally formed with said output axis, and a third coupler for transmitting rotational power from said first coupler to said second coupler; anda gear section provided in the form of a gear set located between said input axis and said continuously variable unit section,the respective components of said gear section being operatively coupled to said input axis, said output axis, and said first continuously variable axis.