Patent ID: 8888643

Claim:
A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a longitudinal axis, the CVT comprising: a plurality of traction planet assemblies arranged angularly about the longitudinal axis; a first carrier coupled to the each of the traction planet assemblies, the first carrier having a plurality of radially offset slots, the first carrier configured to guide the traction planet assemblies; an idler assembly in contact with each of the traction planets, the idler assembly located radially inward of each traction planet, the idler assembly having first and second rolling elements, wherein the first rolling element is provided with an extension configured to radially support the second rolling element, and wherein a contact surface on the first rolling element and a contact surface on the second rolling element are angled at an angle between 5 and 45 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis of the CVT; and a bearing configured to support the first and second rolling elements.