Patent ID: 8376903

Claim:
A clamping force generator (CFG) for a transmission, the CFG comprising: a traction ring having a first side, and a second side, wherein the first side comprises a set of ramps, and wherein the second side comprises a traction surface; and a load cam roller cage adapted to cooperate with the traction ring, the load cam roller cage comprising: a first slotted ring; a second slotted ring coupled to the first slotted ring; a band that fits on an outer periphery of the first and second slotted rings so at to retain the first and second slotted rings; a plurality of load cam rollers adapted to be retained in the slotted rings; and a spring adapted to be retained by the first and second slotted rings, wherein the spring comprises a first end and a second end, and wherein the first end of the spring is configured to contact the traction ring.