Continuously variable transmission

A transmission comprising:

• a plurality of balls, each ball operably coupled to at least one leg;
• a stator interfacial member coupled to each leg;
• a stator support member coupled to the stator interfacial member;
• and
• a stator torque reaction member coupled to the stator support member.

A stator assembly for a continuously variable transmission, the stator assembly comprising:

• a stator torque reaction insert having a plurality of torque reaction shoulders;
• a stator support member coupled to the stator torque reaction insert, the stator support member extending radially outward from the stator torque reaction insert, the stator support member having a first face and a second face;
• and
• a stator interfacial member coupled to the stator support member, the stator interfacial member substantially supported by the first face of the stator support member, the stator interfacial member having a plurality of radial grooves.

A stator support member for a continuously variable transmission (CVT), the stator support member comprising:

• a substantially disc-shaped body having an inner bore, a first face and a second face;
• a plurality of spacer support extensions arranged angularly on the first face;
• a plurality of guide support slots, each guide support slot arranged substantially between each of the spacer support extensions;
• a plurality of interlocking holes formed in each of the guide support slots;
• and
• a plurality of capture extensions formed on the outer periphery of the disc-shaped body.

A stator interfacial member for a continuously variable transmission, the stator interfacial member comprising:

• a substantially disc-shaped body having a central bore, a first face, and a second face;
• a plurality of sliding guide slots extending radially from the central bore, the guide slots arranged substantially on the first face;
• a plurality of interlocking tabs extending from the second face;
• a capture ring formed around the outer circumference of the disc-shaped body;
• and
• a plurality of capture cavities formed on the capture ring.