Chain pin retention

Abstract

A chain belt for a continuously variable transmission which has a plurality of links and a plurality of coupling members connecting the plurality of links together. Each of the coupling members has an outer perimeter, a first end with a first prepared surface, and a second end with a second prepared surface. The prepared surfaces extend a depth from the outer perimeter of the coupling member. A first retaining member is fastened to the first prepared surface of the coupling members and a second retaining member is fastened to the second prepared surface of the coupling members. The first and second retaining members retain the plurality of links on the coupling members.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.