Patent ID: 7462127
Filing Date: 2008-12-09
Classification: B62M,F16H

Abstract:
1. A continuously variable transmission having a longitudinal axis, comprising: a plurality of speed adjusters, each having a tiltable axis of rotation, and each speed adjuster located radially outwardly from the longitudinal axis, an input disk contacting a first point on each of the speed adjusters; an output disk contacting a second point on each of the speed adjusters; a support member annularly rotatable about the longitudinal axis, located radially inwardly from the speed adjusters and contacting a third point on each of the speed adjusters, the support member having a first end and a second end that are axially separated and having a first diameter at said first end and a second diameter at said second end, wherein the support member is axially movable; and wherein said first diameter is different from said second diameter.