Patent ID: 6419608
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: B62M,F16H

Abstract:
A continuously variable transmission comprising:a rotatable driving member; three or more power adjusters, wherein each of the power adjusters respectively rotates about an axis of rotation that is centrally located within each of the power adjusters; a support member providing a support surface that is in frictional contact with each of the power adjusters, wherein the support member rotates about an axis that is centrally located within the support member; at least one platform for actuating axial movement of the support member and for actuating a shift in the axis of rotation of the power adjusters, wherein the platform provides a convex surface; at least one stationary support that is non-rotatable about the axis of red rotation that is defined by the support member, wherein the at least one stationary support provides a concave surface; and a plurality of spindle supports, wherein each of the spindle supports are slidingly engaged with the convex surface of the platform and the concave surface of the stationary support, and wherein each of the spindle supports adjust the axis of rotation in response to the axial movement of the platform.