Patent ID: 7727110
Filing Date: 2010-06-01
Classification: B62D,B62M,F16H,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A continuously variable drive train system comprising: a continuously variable transmission (CVT) comprising: a microcomputer configured to receive signals, process the signals, and output command signals; a speed sensor configured to provide to the microcomputer signals indicative of an output speed; wherein the microcomputer is configured to determine, based at least in part upon the signal indicative of the output speed, and output a signal indicative of a desired transmission ratio for the CVT; means for receiving the output signal indicative of the desired transmission ratio; and means for adjusting the axis of rotation of the plurality of balls to adjust a transmission ratio of the CVT to the desired transmission ratio, wherein the means for adjusting the axis of rotation are in communication with the means for receiving the output signal indicative of the desired transmission ratio.