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Continuously variable transmission

  • US 7,112,158 B2
  • Filed: 12/06/2004
  • Issued: 09/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A vehicle having a transmission, the vehicle comprising:

  • a scooter having an input drive component;

    a continuously variable transmission coupled to the input drive component, the continuously variable transmission having a plurality of power adjusters, each power adjuster adapted to rotate about an axis centrally located within the adjuster;

    a shifting mechanism for the continuously variable transmission, the shifting mechanism comprising;

    at least one platform; and

    a plurality of spindle supports engaged with the platform such that the spindle supports adjust the axis of rotation of the power adjusters in response to axial movement of the platform.

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