Patent ID: 6086493
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A continuously variable transmission comprising:a pair of pulleys each having a stationary sheave rotatably supported by a case and having an axially extending boss, a movable sheave axially movable relative to said stationary sheave, said movable sheave being rotatable together with said stationary sheave, and a hydraulic actuator for axially moving said movable sheave;a belt disposed around said pulleys;a bearing through which said stationary sheave of at least one of said pulleys is rotatably supported by said case, said bearing including an inner race having a first diameter and an axial recess; anda fixing element, engaging an axially extending portion of said boss, for fixing said bearing in an axial position relative to said stationary sheave, said fixing element having a second diameter less than the first diameter and wherein at least a portion of said fixing element extends axially within said recess, whereby said inner race axially overlaps said fixing element and said portion of said boss.