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US 2023/0160442 A1Published application
Reduced shifting inertia continuously variable transmission clutch
OwnerPaul Van Metreinventor
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Abstract
A clutch for a continuously variable transmission which reduces friction between moving parts by adding bearings at points of contact between the movable sheave and weights and between rollers and the spider.
Claims17
A clutch apparatus comprising:
- A) a movable sheave, and
- B) a plurality of clutch weight assemblies comprising:
- I) a clutch weight pivot installed in said movable sheave,
- II) a clutch weight pivot bearing installed on said clutch weight pivot, and
- III) a clutch weight installed on said clutch weight pivot bearing.
2 more elements
A clutch apparatus comprising:
- A) a clutch spider having a plurality of openings, and
- B) a plurality of clutch weight roller assemblies comprising:
- I) a plurality of clutch weight roller pivot installed in said clutch spider,
- II) a clutch weight roller bearing installed on said clutch weight roller pivot in an opening in said clutch spider.
1 more element
A clutch weight having a width which is less adjacent a pivot point of the clutch weight than at a surface configured to contact a clutch spider.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.