Patent ID: 8622866

Claim:
A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a longitudinal axis, the CVT comprising: a plurality of planets arranged angularly about the longitudinal axis of the CVT, each planet having a through bore that forms a tiltable axis of rotation of the planet; a main axle arranged along the longitudinal axis of the CVT; and a lubricant manifold coupled to the main axle, wherein the lubricant manifold is adapted to supply lubricant to the main axle, the lubricant manifold comprising: a substantially circular body having a central bore; a flange extending from the circular body, the flange concentric with the central bore, wherein one side of the flange is an engagement face; an engagement hub extending from the engagement face, wherein the engagement hub has a central piloting recess, and wherein the outer face of the engagement hub has a reaction surface; and a lubricant passage boss extending from the flange.