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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8292773 | Powertrain for a motor vehicle A power train for a vehicle comprising an engine with an output shaft; a transmission disposed on a centerline having a drive input disposed laterally on a first side of the centerline and a drive output disposed laterally on a second side of the centerline opposite... | 10/23/2012 |
| 8267830 | Combination continuously variable transmission and planetary transmission A modular assembly of a transmission is provided in which a continuously variable transmission module is separable from a planetary transmission module. When connected, the two modules function as a single transmission. The two modules are connectable in multiple or... | 09/18/2012 |
| 8147370 | Power unit for motorcycle A power unit for a motorcycle having a continuously variable transmission, which is housed in a transmission chamber inside a engine body and which accomplishes stepless changes in the transmission of power from a drive pulley shaft to a driven pulley shaft by chang... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8113978 | Nine speed automatic transmission The present invention provides a nine forward speed automatic transmission for a motor vehicle which includes four planetary gear sets, a plurality of friction and synchronizer clutches and two chain drive assemblies. The transmission is arranged along two parallel ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8113977 | Eight and nine speed automatic transmissions An automatic transmission includes four planetary gear sets, a plurality of friction and synchronizing clutches and two chain drive assemblies. Input torque is provided to four clutches which selectively provide torque to one element of a compound assembly comprisin... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8070639 | Power train for a motor vehicle Power train for a motor vehicle, having an engine with a driven shaft which has a crankshaft axle which is located longitudinally to the direction of travel and which is connected to a starting unit, a preliminary gear stage with an input shaft and an output shaft, ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8047944 | Transmission unit, in particular a multi-range transmission A transmission unit, especially a multirange transmission, includes two superposition gears that are embodied as triple-shaft planetary gears, a continuously variable transmission in the form of a traction gear, and a way for controlling the transmission ratio on th... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7824295 | Power-branched, continuously variable vehicle transmission A power-branched, continuously variable vehicle transmission includes a CVT variable speed drive that is connected to an input shaft through a planetary gear train and to an output shaft through a multistage gearbox. In an alternative embodiment, one variable speed ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7815537 | Power-branched automatic vehicle transmission with a CVT-variable speed drive Structures of automatic vehicle transmissions are described which have a planetary gear train connected to an input shaft. The planetary gear train is connected through a CVT variable speed drive that includes two variable speed drive shafts and through at least one... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7670244 | Power transmission system A power transmission system having an input member (6) and an output member (2) for transmitting power, and an oil pump (7) for discharging oil by a relative rotation between a first (8, 70) and a second rotary members (9, 87, 88) ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7637836 | Power transmission system In a power transmission system for transmitting power of an engine to a load, a planetary gear mechanism provided in parallel to a speed variator combines torque conveyed from the engine with torque conveyed from a motor generator in a state such that their torque r... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7534186 | Reversing gearset of a continuously variable transmission in particular a continuously variable belt transmission A reversing gearset of a continuously variable transmission, in particular a continuously variable belt transmission has a drive input shaft (6), a primary shaft (10), a simple planetary gearset with a sun gear (2), a web (3) for the plan... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7361112 | Transmission apparatus A transmission mechanism utilizing a source of power which includes a main input shaft that turns upon receipt of power from said source. An auxiliary shaft is turned by the main input shaft through a link that turns the auxiliary shaft at a variable rate relative t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7350606 | Double reduction electric drive wheel assembly A drive unit for a vehicle wheel assembly includes an input gear set driven by an electric motor, a planetary gear set driven by the input gear set, and an output shaft driven by the planetary gear set. An adapter is used to attach a wheel rim and a brake component ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350439 | Transmission case cover with radial inflow channel A case cover assembly to which a sheave for a continuously variable transmission is mountable for rotation about an axis is configured to provide fluid communication between the sheave and a pressurized fluid source. The case cover assembly includes a conduit defini... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347800 | Multi-speed power splitting CVT A power splitting CVT has a planetary mixer and variator. An input shaft is drivingly connected to a planet carrier. A plurality of planet gears are mounted to the carrier engaging both a sun gear on an inside diameter and a ring gear on an outside diameter. The rin... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7331894 | Dog clutch and method for overdrive A hydraulically-actuatable clutch and method is operable as an overdrive clutch in a transmission system having a transmission main shaft portion. The clutch is engageable between a transmission housing and a sun gear and rotor hub to provide for grounding of the su... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7311629 | Transmission with a steplessly adjustable transmission ratio, with or without branched power and with or without an electrical machine A branched power transmission having several transmission ratio ranges with a steplessly adjustable transmission ratio. A drive shaft is connected to both shafts of a variable speed unit through a distributor transmission, which shafts in turn are connected with the... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309067 | Continuously variable transmission An input shaft, a stepless speed change unit, a forward-reverse switching mechanism, and an output shaft are arranged in that order in a power transmitting path of a continuously variable transmission. The forward-reverse switching mechanism includes i) a gear mecha... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303495 | Continuously variable transmission case cover A case cover for a continuously variable transmission includes a wall having a plurality of fastening elements thereon and at which a sheave assembly is rotatably mountable. The wall forms at least a portion of a cavity for containing at least a portion of the sheav... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7288043 | Belt type continuously variable transmission A belt type continuously variable transmission including a primary pulley; a secondary pulley; a belt which is looped over the primary pulley and the secondary pulley; a reduction gear unit that transmits torque, which has been output from an internal combustion eng... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7276002 | Surface texture configuration for CVT pulley A pulley engageable with a belt for use in a continuously variable transmission includes first and second pulley halves rotatable about an axis and relatively moveable in a direction of the axis. The pulley halves include truncated conical portions symmetrically opp... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7258213 | Power transmission devices having torque transfer coupling with power-operated clutch actuator A torque transfer mechanism is provided for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a multi-plate clutch assembly that is operably disposed between a first rotary and a second rotary member. The torque transfer mechanism includes a power-op... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7259471 | Drive line for fluid flow power engine with speed guidance, power impact reduction and short-term energy storage Control procedure for a flow machine, wherein the flow machine comprises a turbine, which picks up power from a wind or water current, and a driveline, which transfers power from the turbine to an electric generator connected to an electricity grid of constant grid ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252020 | Vehicle drive-train including a clutchless transmission, and method of operation A vehicle drive-train includes a drive-motor having an output shaft and a transmission having an input shaft, an output shaft, a plurality of discrete forward gear ratios and a corresponding plurality of synchronizers. Each of the synchronizers is configured to mech... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247117 | Drive axle with a work drive that can be driven by the electric motor of a traction drive A drive axle, in particular an industrial truck drive axle, has an electric motor (2), a differential (4) of a traction drive, which differential is oriented coaxially with the electric motor, and a planetary gear set (3) that is connected betwe... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243564 | Power transmission system of engine The power transmission system of an engine is mounted on the all-terrain vehicle and has a crankshaft driven by the engine and the crankshaft is arranged in a direction of width of a vehicle body. A sub-shaft is arranged parallel to the crankshaft and the rotation o... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243575 | Braking mechanism for a gear An indexing and braking mechanism for a manual transmission having a shifting mechanism and at least one rotatable drive shaft is disclosed. The mechanism includes an indexing mechanism for controlling movement of the shifting mechanism between at least a first posi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238135 | Three-mode continuously variable transmission with a direct low mode and two split path high modes A powertrain includes a continuously variable transmission having a starting mechanism, a continuously variable unit (CVU), and a pair of planetary gear arrangements. The continuously variable transmission also includes a plurality of torque transmitting mechanisms ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7231848 | Transfer case with dual chain transfer mechanism A transfer case for use in a motor vehicle to selectively transfer drive torque from a powertrain to first and second pairs of wheels. The transfer case includes an input shaft driven by the powertrain and an output shaft selectively driven by the input shaft. A tra... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229378 | Shift system for transfer case A transfer case having an input shaft driven by a powertrain, a first output shaft adapted for connection to a first driveline and a torque transfer mechanism. The torque transfer mechanism includes a friction clutch assembly operably disposed between the first outp... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226378 | Driving device for automatically exerting a variable torque on an output shaft that rotates at a constant speed A driving device includes a power supply unit and a torque converter. The power supply unit outputs a constant power. The torque converter has a gear train that is connected to the power supply unit and interconnects a flywheel and an input shaft in order to respect... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225892 | CVT frame member A vehicle is described with a frame having a plurality of frame members. An engine and a straddle seat are disposed on the frame, the straddle seat accommodating a rider. A handlebar is disposed on the frame for steering the vehicle. A front suspension with at least... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217214 | Continuously variable stepped transmission A continuously variable transmission for use with motor vehicles includes an ECU, an automated gear unit, a variator, an input gear set, an input fixed ratio element and an output fixed ratio element. The automated gear unit has multiple gear ratios and engages one ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207916 | Transmission for power take-off A PTO transmission transmits power from an engine-driven shaft to a PTO shaft. The transmission includes a variable displacement hydraulic pump driven by the engine-driven shaft. A planetary transmission unit includes a ring gear driven by the engine-driven shaft, a... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201684 | Speed-changing hydraulic pressure control system for belt-type continuously variable transmission A belt-type continuously variable transmission having a forward clutch is incorporated with a speed-changing hydraulic pressure control system. The control system includes an engaging pressure regulating device for outputting an engaging pressure for the forward clu... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7172523 | Automatic mechanically controlled continuously-variable-ratio drive A continuously-variable-ratio drive, having an input shaft; a flywheel integral with the input shaft; a drive pulley idle with respect to the input shaft and defined by two half-pulleys defining a groove of variable size for a V belt; and a centrifugal control assem... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168997 | Boat propulsion system A boat propulsion system interposed between a prime mover and a propeller shaft comprises a hydro-mechanical transmission including a hydrostatic transmission part and a gear transmission part. The hydrostatic transmission part includes a variable displacement hydra... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163483 | Three speed transfer case with two transfer chains A transfer case for a vehicle having front and rear axles includes three input clutches connected to first, second and third members of a planetary gear set. First and second transfer chains are connected to each other and operatively engageable between the planetar... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7131921 | Belt-driven conical-pulley transmission A continuously variable transmission having two pairs of conical disks operatively connected by an endless torque-transmitting belt. One of each of the disk pairs is axially movable relative to the other along a supporting shaft. The movable disk includes an inner t... | 11/07/2006 |
