Patent ID: 6705964
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
A power transmission system for a motor vehicle with an engine and front and rear wheels, comprising:an input shaft which inputs power from the engine; a toroidal CVT arranged on the input shaft, the CVT being able to continuously convert power from the input shaft; a countershaft arranged parallel with the input shaft, the countershaft transferring power output from the CVT to the wheels; a power distributing device which distributes power from the countershaft to the front and rear wheels; a first casing which defines a first compartment, the first compartment accommodating the CVT; a second casing disposed adjacent to the first casing and defining a second compartment, the second compartment accommodating the power distributing device; a separation wall arranged between the first compartment and the second compartment, the separation wall sealing the compartments in a fluid-tight manner; and first and second oils charged in the first and second compartments, the first and second oils having different characteristics.