Plural Elements Releasably Braked Patents (Class 475/188)
  • Continuously variable transmission and an infinitely variable transmission variator drive
    Patent number: 9551404
    Abstract: A transmission having a variator drive capable of being placed in a continuously variable operating mode or an infinitely variable operating mode, capable of having a wide ratio range, and capable of integrating a clutching capability within the transmission. The variable transmissions can be operated in at least two different operating modes, depending on an engagement status of the clutches therein. Methods of running the variable transmissions and drivelines that incorporate such variable transmissions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Dana Limited
    Inventors: James Ziech, Mark R. J. Versteyhe, Kenneth E. Cooper
  • BALL TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION/INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20140194243
    Abstract: A variable transmission includes an input shaft, a planetary gear set drivingly engaged with a variator comprising, a variator carrier assembly, a first ring assembly, and a second ring assembly; and the output shaft, arranged with various combinations of brakes and clutches to produce transmissions with continuously variable or infinitely variable torque output ratios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Dana Limited
    Inventors: Mark R.J. Versteyhe, Matthias W.J. Byltiauw, James F. Ziech