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Continuously variable transmission

  • US 9,017,207 B2
  • Filed: 07/03/2013
  • Issued: 04/28/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A power modulating device comprising:

  • a plurality of spherical planets;

    a sun in contact with the spherical planets;

    an electrical armature operably coupled to the sun;

    an electrical field mounted coaxially about and concentrically with the electrical armature; and

    first and second traction rings in contact with the plurality of spherical planets, wherein the electrical armature and the electrical field are configured such that both the electrical armature and the electrical field are capable of rotation about an axis that is coaxial with the electrical armature.

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