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Infinitely variable transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, methods, assemblies, subassemblies, and components therefor

  • US 8,535,199 B2
  • Filed: 06/06/2008
  • Issued: 09/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A transmission comprising:

  • a plurality of power roller assemblies arranged angularly about a longitudinal axis of the transmission, the power roller assemblies configured to tilt during operation;

    a first traction ring in contact with the power rollers;

    a second traction ring in contact with the power rollers; and

    an idler in contact with the power rollers, the idler adapted to translate with respect to the longitudinal axis;

    a shift rod sleeve operably coupled to the idler, the shift rod sleeve configured to rotate with the idler;

    a shift rod driver arranged along the longitudinal axis, the shift rod driver operably coupled to the shift rod sleeve;

    an output feedback rod coupled to the shift rod driver; and

    an output engagement mechanism operably coupled to the output feedback rod,wherein the output engagement mechanism is configured to rotate with the second traction ring.

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