WO2007061993A2 - Continuously variable transmission - Google Patents
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- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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- B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
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- the field of the invention relates generally to transmissions, and more particularly to continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Description of the Related Art
- Embodiments of the CVTs disclosed here can be used in any machine, device, vehicle, etc., where it is desired to adjust the ratio of input speed to output speed.
- a bicycle is one such application.
- the drivetrain of a bicycle typically consists of pedals coupled to cranks for driving a crankshaft, which is received in, and supported by, frame members of the bicycle.
- the crankshaft is coupled to a sprocket that transfers power to the rear wheel of the bicycle by a chain.
- a cog at the rear wheel receives power from the chain and is adapted to interface with the rear wheel hub for driving the rear wheel of the bicycle.
- Some bicycles are provided with internally geared rear hubs, where a set of gears is arranged to receive power from the cog and drive the rear wheel.
- a bicycle is provided with a CVT at the rear hub to drive the rear wheel.
- One aspect of the invention relates to a bicycle having a plurality of bicycle frame members, a crankshaft operationally coupled to one or more cranks of the bicycle, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) coaxially coupled with, and coaxially mounted about, the crankshaft.
- CVT continuously variable transmission
- crankshaft coupled to a rotatable planetary gear set carrier coupled, and a plurality of planet gears coupled to said carrier.
- a ring gear rotationally constrained, can be coupled to the planet gears, which can be coupled to a sun gear coupled.
- a first traction ring is operationally coupled to the sun gear, and a plurality of traction planets are coupled to the traction ring.
- a second traction ring is coupled to the traction planets. Power is transferred sequentially from the crankshaft to the planetary gear set carrier, to the planetary gears, to the sun gear, to the first traction ring, to the traction planets, and to the second traction ring.
- the crankshaft is additionally coupled to a cage that is adapted to support the traction planets axially and radially and to transfer power to the traction planets.
- Yet another aspect of the invention concerns a bicycle transmission having a planetary gear set configured for coupling to a crankshaft of a bicycle and to be mounted coaxially about the crankshaft.
- the bicycle transmission can further have a continuously variable variator coupled to the planetary gearset configured to be mounted coaxially about the crankshaft.
- Still another aspect of the invention is directed to a shift screw and ⁇ a shift pin hub for facilitating the adjustment of a transmission ratio.
- the invention relates to a device for actuating an axial translation of an idler or traction sun as the transmission ratio is adjusted.
- the traction sun actuation device includes a plurality of cam rollers configured to interface with a cam surface of a pivot arm.
- Another aspect of the invention covers the pivot arms having an integral cam surface for facilitating the axial translation of the traction sun.
- the invention is directed to a cage for a transmission.
- the cage has a plurality of splines for engaging corresponding splines of a transmission housing.
- the cage can further can a plurality of slots with skew roller reaction surfaces.
- Figures 1 is schematic cross-section of continuously variable transmission (CVT) implemented on the frame of a bicycle.
- Figure 2 is a schematic cross-section of yet another embodiment of a CVT implemented on the frame of a bicycle.
- CVT continuously variable transmission
- Figure 3 is a perspective view of still another embodiment of a CVT that can be implemented, among other things, on the frame (such as the bottom bracket) of a bicycle.
- Figure 4A is a perspective, cross-sectional view of the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view of the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 4C is a partial, exploded view of certain assemblies and components of the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 4D is a partial, exploded view of certain assemblies and components of the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 5 is a perspective, partially exploded view of certain components of a housing for the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 6 A is a perspective view of a planetary gear set carrier that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 6B is an elevational side view of the planetary gear set carrier of Figure 6A.
- Figure 7A is a perspective view of a cage that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 7B is a perspective view of a cage component of the cage of Figure 7A.
- Figure 7C is a second perspective view of the cage component of Figure 7B.
- Figure 8A is a perspective view of a planet-pivot-arm assembly that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 8B is a cross-sectional view of the planet-pivot-arm assembly of Figure A.
- Figure 9 is a perspective view of a traction ring and clamping force generation assembly that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 1OA is a perspective view of an input driver that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 1OB is another perspective view of the input driver of Figure 1OA.
- Figure 1OC is a cross-sectional view of the input driver of Figure 1OA.
- Figure 1OD is a perspective view of an output driver that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 1OE is another perspective view of an output driver that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 1OF is a cross-sectional view the output driver of Figure 10D.
- Figure 1 IA is a perspective view of a shift screw that can be used with a shifting actuator of the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure HB is a cross-sectional view of the shift screw of Figure HA.
- Figure 12A is a perspective view of a shift pin hub that can be used with a shifting actuator of the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 12B is a cross-sectional view of the shift pin hub of Figure 12 A.
- Figure 13 A is a detail view A of Figure 4B showing a traction sun actuation device that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
- Figure 13B is a perspective view of the traction sun actuation device of Figure 13 A.
- Figure 13C is a side elevational view of traction sun actuation device of Figure 13B.
- Figure 13D is an exploded view of the traction sun actuation device of Figure 13B.
- Figure 14A is a perspective view of certain components of the CVT of Figure 3 showing a shifting actuator for the CVT.
- Figure 14B is second perspective view of certain components shown in Figure 14 A.
- Figure 14C is a cross-sectional view of the components shown in Figure 14 A.
- the terms “operationally connected,” “operationally coupled”, “operationally linked”, “operably connected”, “operably coupled”, “operably linked,” and like terms refer to a relationship (mechanical, linkage, coupling, etc.) between elements whereby operation of one element results in a corresponding, following, or simultaneous operation or actuation of a second element. It is noted that in using said terms to describe inventive embodiments, specific structures or mechanisms that link or couple the elements are typically described. However, unless otherwise specifically stated, when one of said terms is used, the term indicates that the actual linkage or coupling may take a variety of forms, which in certain instances will be obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the relevant technology.
- Figure 1 illustrates one embodiment of a bicycle transmission 100 mounted in a bicycle frame 102 rather than the rear hub of the bicycle (not shown).
- the illustrated embodiment integrates a support structure 104 of the transmission into the frame 102 of the bicycle.
- the major components of the transmission 100 include a variator 106, a planetary gear set 110 and a support structure 104.
- the planetary gear set 110 of the illustrated embodiment includes a central sun gear 112, a set of planet gears 114 that orbit and surround the sun gear 112, a set of planet gears 114 that orbit and surround the sun gear 112, and a ring gear 116 that surrounds the set of planer gears 114.
- a dashed circle is used to better illustrate the location of the ring gear 116 that, in the illustrated embodiment, is integrated with the support structure 104.
- Each of the planet gears 114 rotates about a respective planet shaft 118, and a planet carrier 120 supports the planet shafts 118.
- the planet gears 114 are compound planetary gears.
- the variator 106 of the illustrated embodiment includes an input ring 124, an output ring 126, and a set of planet balls 130 in contact with, and between, the input ring 124 and the output ring 126.
- An idler 132 is placed between, and in contact with, the planet balls 130, and is analogous to the sun gear 112 of the planetary gear set 110.
- the variator 106 operates as illustrated and described in United States Patent 7,011,600.
- Cranks 140 of a bicycle provide torque input into the planet carrier 120.
- the planet carrier 120 rotates the planet gears 114 about the sun gear 112.
- the ring gear 116 is fixed and the planet gears 114 drive the sun gear 112.
- the ring gear 116 is fixed, and the planet gears 114 drive the sun gear 112.
- the planet carrier 120 is connected to the cage 142 of the variator 106.
- the sun gear 112 is connected to the input ring 124 via a cam loader 144, a set of bearings 146 and ramps 148 that generates axial force that is proportional to the amount of torque applied, although any axial force generating mechanism described in United States Patent 7,011,600 or known or described in previous publications can be used.
- torque is supplied to the variator 106 from both the sun gear 112, via the input ring 124, and the carrier 120, via the cage 142.
- the variator 106 takes and sums the two torque inputs and varies the output speed to the output ring 126 and out via an output sprocket 150.
- the illustrated embodiment includes an optional reaction sleeve 152 to react the axial force generated as well as a thrust bearing 154 for reacting the axial thrust generated to clamp the input ring 124 and the output ring 126 to the planet balls 130.
- a second embodiment is illustrated that also utilizes the planetary gear set 110 as an input to the variator 106.
- torque again is applied from the cranks 140 to the carrier 120 and output through the sun gear 112.
- the carrier 120 is not attached to the cage 142 and, therefore, torque is only input to the variator 106 through the input ring 124 while the cage 142 is fixed to the frame 102.
- the transmission 300 can use components similar to those described above with reference to the embodiments of the transmission 100. However, the use of a similar or identical reference name for a component does not necessarily introduce into an embodiment (or aspect of the embodiment) any characterizations associated with a previously described embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the transmission 300.
- power can be provided to the transmission 300 via cranks 350, and power can be delivered out of the transmission 300 via a sprocket 348.
- the transmission 300 can include a central hub shell 390 that, along with end caps 302 and 346, forms a housing 345 for most of the components of the transmission 300.
- the housing 345 can be configured to be implemented on a bicycle frame, such as in the bottom bracket of the bicycle, for example.
- the transmission 300 can be used in any machine or vehicle where it is desired to adjust the ratio of input speed to output speed, or vice versa.
- the transmission 300 can include a set of planet-pivot-arm assemblies 410 positioned between an input traction ring 330 and an output traction ring 336.
- the planet-pivot-arm assemblies 410 can include an array of traction planets 332 in contact with the input traction ring 330, the output traction ring 336, and a traction sun 333.
- the transmission 300 can include an input driver 326 for operationally driving the input traction ring 330.
- the output traction ring 336 is configured to operationally driver the output driver 340.
- the transmission 300 includes an input load cam 328 positioned between the input driver 326 and the traction ring 330.
- the transmission preferably also includes an output load cam 338 located between the output traction ring 336 and the output driver 340.
- a cage 356 is provided to support and guide the planet-pivot- arm assemblies 410, as well as to provide stiffness and/or rigidity to the transmission 300. It should be noted that the previous recitation of components of the transmission 300 can be expanded or reduced, and that enumerated members can be combined together and continue to perform their intended functions, without departing from the scope of present invention.
- the cranks 350 are coupled to provide torque to a crank shaft or central shaft 360, which is generally positioned and supported in the housing 345 by bearings 395.
- the central shaft 360 can also be configured to provide radial and axial support for certain assemblies of the transmission 300.
- the central shaft 360 defines a longitudinal axis of the transmission 300 that will serve as a reference point for describing the location and or motion of other components of the transmission 300.
- the terms "axial,” “axially,” “lateral,” “laterally,” refer to a position or direction that is coaxial or parallel with the longitudinal axis defined by the central shaft 360.
- the terms “radial” and “radially” refer to locations or directions that extend perpendicularly from the longitudinal axis.
- the cranks 350 couple to a first stage planetary gear set via the central shaft 360.
- the first stage planetary gear set includes sun gear 312, compound planetary gears 310, carrier 320, and ring gear 316.
- the central shaft 360 couples to the ring gear 316.
- the carrier 320 is configured to receive and support, on planetary gear axles 318, the compound planetary gears 310.
- the carrier 320 is rotationally and axially fixed, and can be part of (or attached to) the housing 345.
- the ring gear 316 drives the compound planetary gears 310, which orbit around and drive the sun gear 312.
- the input driver 326 is coupled to and receives torque from the sun gear 312.
- the input driver 326 delivers torque via the input load cam 328 to the input traction ring 330, which transfers torque to the planet- pivot-arm assemblies 410.
- the output driver 340 receives torque from the planet- pivot-arm assemblies 410 via the output traction ring 340 and output load cam 338.
- the output driver 340 is coupled to and delivers torque to the sprocket 348.
- a sprocket is used in this example, other embodiments of the transmission 300 can use a pulley, a freewheel, a cog, etc.
- the input traction ring 330 and the output traction ring 340 are substantially similar.
- a traction ring 330, 340 preferably includes a traction surface for transmitting torque through frictional or hydroelastodynamic contact with the traction planets 332.
- a traction ring 330, 340 can include ramps that form part of a load cam assembly (see Figure 10).
- the traction surface of the traction ring 330, 340 can be inclined at about 45 degrees from vertical, which in this case refers to a plane surface extending radially.
- a cage 356 includes an input cage 352 and an output cage 354 (see Figures 1 A-IC), and circumscribes and supports the planet-pivot-arm assemblies 410, as depicted in Figures 4A-4D.
- a planet-pivot-arm assembly 410 can include a traction planet 332.
- the traction planets 332 are in contact with and are radially supported by the traction sun 333.
- An exemplary planet-pivot-arm assembly 410 is depicted in Figure 9.
- the traction sun 333 can be a generally cylindrical tube. In some embodiments, the traction sun 333 has a generally constant outer diameter; however, in other embodiments the outer diameter is not constant.
- the outer diameter may be smaller at the center portion than at the ends, or may be larger at the center and smaller at the ends. In other embodiments, the outer diameter is larger at one end than at the other and the change between the two ends may be linear or non-linear depending on shift speed and torque requirements.
- a planet-pivot-arm assembly 410 can have pivot arms 380, which can be operationally coupled to a traction sun actuation device 382 (see Figures 4B and 13A- 13D). As will be discussed further below, the traction sun actuation device 382 can be used to translate axially the traction sun 333 when the speed ratio of the transmission 300 is adjusted.
- the pivot arms 380 can be coupled to a shift pin hub 374 via hub pin fingers 376 (see Figure 13A) and shift pins (not shown). The shift pin hub 374 can be used to actuate the planet-pivot-arm assembly 410 in response to a shifting input.
- thrust bearings can be provide on either or both of the input and output ends of the CVT 300.
- an input thrust bearing is located between the stationary, first stage planetary carrier 320 and the input driver 326.
- the input thrust bearing in the embodiment illustrated in Figure 4, includes an input bearing race 322 that is received and supported in a recess of the carrier 320.
- the input thrust bearing also has a set of rollers 324 that can be positioned and supported by a roller retainer.
- the rollers 324 can be balls, barreled rollers, asymmetrical rollers or any other type of rollers.
- the input driver 326 is provided with an integral bearing race that cooperates with the rollers 324 and the input bearing race 322 to complete the input thrust bearing.
- an output thrust bearing can be positioned between the output driver 340 and the end cap 346, which can have a recess for receiving and support an output bearing race 344.
- the end cap 346 helps to react the axial forces that arise in the transmission 300.
- the bearing races 322, 344 can be made of various bearing race materials such as steel, bearing steel, ceramic or any other material suitable for bearing races.
- the output thrust bearing includes a set of rollers 342 positioned and supported in roller retainer.
- the output driver 340 can have an integral bearing race that cooperates with the output bearing race 344 and the rollers 342 to complete the output thrust bearing.
- the housing 345 includes a central hub shell 390, an input end cap 302, and an output end cap 346.
- the end caps 302, 346 fasten to the central hub shell 390 with fasteners (not shown); however, the ends cap 302, 346 can also thread into, or can otherwise be attached to the central hub shell 390.
- the central hub shell 390 can be provided with internal splines 392 formed integral with the inside of the hub shell 390 to engage with complimentary splines 925 of the cage 356.
- the end caps 302, 346 are generally flat discs, although either or both can have a curved shape or other configuration.
- the end cap 346 can be provided with a recess 1405 adapted to receive and support the output bearing race 344.
- the central bores of the end caps 302, 346 can be adapted to receive the bearings 395 for providing positioning and rolling contact with respect to other components of the transmission 300.
- the end caps 302 and 346 can be made of, for example, aluminum, titanium, steel, high strength thermoplastics, or thermoset plastics.
- the end caps 302 and 346 are preferably made of a material suitable to provide rigidity and stiffness to the transmission 300, as well as to react the axial forces that arise in the transmission 300 during operation.
- the first stage planetary carrier 320 can be adapted by machining, or formed as an integral piece, to be capable of axially and radially supporting the compound planetary gears 310.
- the carrier 320 includes bore holes 605 adapted to secure and receive the planetary shafts 318.
- the carrier 320 can include cavities 610 and 615 formed integral with the carrier 320 to receive the compound planetary gears 310.
- a central bore 620 of the carrier 320 can be configured to receive a bearing 396, which serves to locate, and provide a rolling interface for, the input driver 326 (see Figure 4B, for example).
- carrier 320 can be configured to form part of the housing 345 and/or to receive and support the bearing race 322.
- a cage 356 can have two halves, input cage half 352 and input cage half 354.
- the cage halves 352, 354 can be substantially similar.
- the cage halves 352, 354 can be interchangeable.
- the cage 356 is shaped to provide a stationary, reaction support structure for the pivot arms 380; that is, the cage 356 is configured to provide the angular alignment (about the longitudinal axis of the central shaft 360) for the pivot arms 380 (and consequently, the traction planet axles 334) as the pivot arms 380 pivot radially inward and outward about the traction planets 332 during shifting of the transmission ratio.
- the slots 915 of the cage 356 guide the planet- pivot-arm assemblies 410 along skew surfaces 910 through contact with the skew rollers 1220.
- the skew surfaces 910 provide reaction surfaces for the skew rollers 1220 as the planet-pivot-arm assemblies 410 pivot or tilt in slot 915 when the transmission ratio of the CVT 300 is adjusted.
- the corresponding slots of cage halves 352, 354 are offset slightly in the angular direction, relative to one another, to reduce potential deleterious effects on shifting, for example, that can be caused by skewing (relative to a lateral axis) of the traction planet axles 334 (see Figure 9A).
- the planet- pivot-arm assembly 410 can include a traction planet 332, a traction planet axle 334, and pivot arms 380 having a slotted joint 1210.
- the planet-pivot-arm assembly 410 can also include skew rollers 1220, which are rolling elements attached to each end of a pivot arm axle 334 and provide for rolling contact of the traction planet axle 334 along skew surfaces 910 of the input cage 352 and output cage 354.
- the planet-pivot- arm assembly 410 can include bearings 374.
- the skew rollers 1220 and the bearings 374 can be supported by the traction planet axle 334.
- the traction planet axle 334 passes through a bore formed in the radially outward end of a pivot arm 380.
- the pivot arms 380 are machined with a curvature suitable to axially translate the traction sun 333 in reaction to a shift mechanism input.
- the pivot arms 380 can be provide with a cam surface 1230.
- the curvature of the cam surface 1230 can be configured to produce a desired axial translation of the traction sun 333 during shifting of the transmission ratio.
- the traction planet axle 334 can be a generally cylindrical shaft that extends through a bore formed through the center of the traction planet 332.
- the traction planet axle 334 interfaces with the surface of the bore in the traction planet 332 via needle or radial bearings that align the traction planet 332 on the traction planet axle 334.
- the traction planet axle 334 extends beyond the sides of the traction planet 332 where the bore ends so that the pivot arms 380 can actuate a shift in the position of the traction planet 332. Where the traction planet axle 334 extends beyond the edge of the traction planet 332, it couples to the radial outward end of the pivot arms 380.
- the traction planet axle 334 passes through a bore formed in the radially outward end of the pivot arms 380.
- the interface between the traction planets 332 and the traction planet axles 334 can be any of the bearings described in other patents or publications.
- the traction planets 332 are fixed to, and rotate with, the planet axles 334.
- the bearings 374 are positioned between the traction planet axles 332 and the pivot arms 380 such that the transverse forces acting on the traction planet axles 332 are reacted by the pivot arms 380 as well as, or alternatively, the cage 356.
- the bearings 374 can be radial bearings (balls or needles), journal bearings, or any other type of bearings or suitable mechanism.
- traction- type transmissions use a clamping mechanism to prevent slippage between the traction planets 332 and the traction rings 330, 336 when transmitting certain levels of torque. Provision of a clamping mechanism is sometimes referred to here as generating an axial force, or providing an axial force generator. With reference to Figures 4A-4D and 9, clamping force generation mechanisms that can be used with the transmission 300 will now be described.
- a load cam 700 includes load cam rollers 705 and ramps 710, which can be formed integral with a traction ring, such as input or output traction rings 330 and 336.
- the rollers 705 can be supported and positioned in a suitable roller retainer, for example roller retainer 720.
- a traction ring 330, 340 can includes about 16 ramps 710, with each ramp 710 having about a 10 degree incline.
- the ramps 710 are helical and have a lead equivalent to about 55-66 mm over a 160-degree span.
- the input load cam 328 includes rollers 327 and ramps integral with the input traction ring 330
- the output load cam assembly 338 includes rollers 337 and ramps integral with the output traction ring 336.
- the rollers 705, 327, 337 can be spherical, cylindrical, barreled, asymmetrical or other shape suitable for a given application.
- the ramps 710 are provided on a ring that is fastened to the input driver 326 or to the input traction ring 330; alternatively, each of the input driver 326 and the input traction ring can be fitted with rings having the ramps 710.
- the input traction ring 330 and the load cam assembly 328 are an integral unit, effectively as when the ramps 1610 are built into the input traction ring 330, and the rollers 705 and roller retainer 720 form a distinct assembly.
- the first stage planetary sun gear 312 imparts torque to the input driver 326.
- the input driver 326 transfers torque to the input traction ring 330 via the ramps 710, which can be integral with the input traction ring 330.
- the ramps 710 activate the rollers 705, which ride up the ramps 710.
- the rollers 705 wedge in place, pressed between the ramps 705 and a surface of the input driver 326, and transmit both torque and axial force through the ramps 705 from the input driver 326 to the input traction ring 330.
- the axial force then clamps the traction planets 332 between the input traction ring 330, the output traction ring 336, and the traction sun 333.
- an input driver 326 can be a generally circular plate 552 with a central bore 554, which is adapted with a spline or other fastening device to engage the sun gear 312.
- the input driver 326 includes a surface 556 that engages the load cam rollers 327.
- the surface 556 can be flat or can have load cam ramps, such as the ramps shown on the input traction ring 330 (see Figures 4B and 9, for example).
- the input driver 326 includes a bearing race 558 that cooperates with the input bearing race 322 and the rollers 324 to provide the functionality of a thrust bearing for supporting axial loads and rolling contact between stationary and rotating components.
- an output driver 340 can be a generally circular plate 560 having a central bore with a flange 562, which is adapted to receive bearings 395 and to engage with, for example, a sprocket 348.
- the flange 562 can be adapted to receive a bearing 391 that locates and supports the output end cap 346.
- the output driver 340 includes a surface 564 that is configured to engage the load cam rollers 337.
- the surface 546 can be flat or can have load ramps, such as the ramps shown (but not referenced) on the output traction ring 336.
- the output driver 340 includes a bearing race 566 that cooperates with the output bearing race 344 and the rollers 342 to provide the functionality of a thrust bearing, as discussed above with reference to the input driver 326.
- the bearing race 566 is located on a side of the output driver 326 that is opposite to the side having the surface 564.
- a shift wheel 375 can be used to drive the shift screw 370.
- the shift wheel 375 can be, for example, a pulley or a compound gear adapted to be actuated by a linear actuator such as a cable or a chain (not shown).
- the housing 345 can be suitably adapted to allow the linear actuator to access the shift wheel 375.
- the shift pin hub 374 is coupled to the pivot arms 380 by shift pins (not shown) that fit in the fingers 376 and in the shift pin hole 1212 of the pivot arms 380 (see Figures 8A-8B).
- the fingers 376 are configured to fit in the slot 1280 of the pivot arms 380.
- the shift pin hub 374 is provided with a threaded end 580, in one embodiment, to allow the shift screw 370 to actuate the shift pin hub 374 via corresponding shift screw threads 1005 of the shift screw 370.
- the shift screw 370 can mount coaxially with and is rotatable about the central shaft 360.
- the shift screw 370 can be axially constrained by the sun gear 312 and the ring gear 316. Suitable thrust bearings can be positioned between the shift screw 370 and, respectively, the sun gear 312 and the ring gear 316 (see Figure 4B, for example).
- the shift screw 370 includes a shift screw flange 1010 adapted to couple to the shift wheel 375.
- a shift input is provided by the linear actuator (chain, cable, etc.) to the shift wheel 375, which rotates the shift screw 370.
- the shift screw threads 1005 engage the shift pin hub threads 580, and since the shift screw 370 is constrained axially at the same time that the shift pin hub 374 is constrained rotationally, the shift screw 370 causes the shift pin hub 374 to move axially.
- the axial translation of the shift pin hub 374 causes the pivot arms 380 to pivot on the pivot pins (not shown) coupling the shift pin hub fingers 376 and the pivot arms 380.
- the pivot arms 380 pivot about the centers of the planets 332.
- the pivoting of the pivot arms 380 causes the traction planet axles 334 to tilt radially inward or outward, which results in a change in the relative point of contact between the traction planets 332 and, respectively, the input traction ring 330 and the output traction ring 336.
- This change the relative point of contact between the traction planets 332 and the traction rings 330, 336 results in a change in the speed ratio of the transmission 300.
- the traction sun 333 translate axially as the pivot arms 380 tilt the traction planet axles 334. Translation of the traction sun 333 can be accomplished by a traction sun actuation device 382, which in one embodiment is positioned between the traction sun 333 and the pivot arms 380.
- the traction sun actuation device 382 includes cam rollers 1805 adapted to engage the cam surface 1230 of the pivot arms 380. The cam rollers 1805 can be supported and positioned on cam roller support ring 1810 having support extensions 1812. To react and transfer axial forces, an angular contact thrust bearing is positioned between the support ring 1810 and the traction sun 333.
- a bearing race 1811 is integral with the support ring 1810, a bearing race 1825 is suitably coupled or affixed to the traction sun 333, and a set of bearing rollers 1820 is supported and positioned by a bearing roller retainer 1815.
- a traction sun actuation device 382 can be provided for each of end of the traction sun 333, as illustrated in Figures 4A-4D.
- the cam surface 1230 of the pivot arms 380 acts on the cam rollers 1805, which transfer an axial force to the cam roller support ring 1810.
- the cam rollers 1805 are provided with flanges 1807 to engage the pivot arms 380, and thereby the support ring 1810 is constrained from rotation about the central shaft 360.
- the support ring 1810 then transfers the axial force to the traction sun 333 via the bearing race 1810, bearing rollers 1820, and bearing race 1825.
- the curvature or profile of the cam surface 1230 determines the relative speed between the speed of axial translation of the traction sun 333 vis-a-vis the speed of change of the tilt of the traction planet axles 334.
- the profile of the shift cam surface 1230 usually varies according to the location of the contact point between the traction sun 333 and the traction planets 332, as well as the desired amount of relative axial motion between the traction planets 332 and the traction sun 333.
- the profile of the cam surface 1230 can be such that axial translation of the traction sun 333 relative to the traction planets 332 is proportional to the change of the tilt of the traction planets axles 334.
- the angle of tilt of the traction planet axles 334 is referred to herein as "gamma.”
- the applicant has discovered that controlling the axial translation of the traction sun 333 relative to the change in gamma influences CVT ratio control forces.
- the normal force at the cam surface 1230 and the cam roller 1805 is generally parallel to the traction planet axles 334. This enables an efficient transfer of a shift moment about the traction planets 332 to horizontal shift forces that translate the traction sun 333.
- RSF describes the transverse creep rate between the traction planets 332 and the traction sun 333.
- "creep" is the discrete local motion of a body relative to another. In traction drives, the transfer of power from a driving element to a driven element via a traction interface requires creep.
- creep in the direction of power transfer is referred to as “creep in the rolling direction.”
- the driving and driven elements experience creep in a direction orthogonal to the power transfer direction, in such a case this component of creep is referred to as “transverse creep.”
- transverse creep is imposed between the traction sun 333 and the traction planets 332.
- An RSF equal to 1.0 indicates pure rolling. At RSF values less than 1.0, the traction sun 333 translates slower than the traction planet 332 rotates. At RSF values greater than 1.0, the traction sun 333 translates faster than the traction planet 332 rotates.
- a process for defining a profile for the cam surface 1230 for any variation of transverse creep and/or location of the interface between the traction sun 333 and the pivot arm 380 and cam roller 1805 This process generates different cam profiles and aids in determining the effects on shift forces and shifter displacement.
- the process involves the use of parametric equations to define a two-dimensional datum curve that has the desired profile for the cam surface 1230. The curve is then used to generate models of the cam surface 1230.
- the parametric equations of the datum curve are as follows:
- the angle theta varies from minimum gamma (which in some embodiments is -20 degrees) to maximum gamma (which in some embodiments is +20 degrees).
- GAMMAJV1AX is the maximum gamma.
- the parametric range variable "t" varies from 0 to 1.
- x and "y” are the center point of the cam rollers 1805 on each side of the traction sun 333.
- the equations for x and y are parametric.
- "LEG” and "ARM” define the position of the interface between the pivot arm 380, cam roller 1805, and traction sun 333.
- LEG is the perpendicular distance between the longitudinal axis of the traction planet axle 334 to a line that passes through the centers of the two corresponding cam rollers 1805.
- ARM is the distance between centers of the cam rollers 1805 on either side of the traction sun 333.
- RSF values above zero are preferred. Applicant discovered that an RSF of zero dramatically increases the force required to shift the CVT. Usually, RSF values above 1.0 and less than 2.5 are preferred. There is a maximum RSF for a maximum gamma angle. For example, for gamma equals to +20 degrees an RSF of about 1.6 is the maximum. RSF further depends on the size of the traction planet 332 and the size of the traction sun 333, as well as the location of the cam roller 1805.
- crankshaft can be directly, or through a load cam assembly, coupled to the input driver 326 or the input traction ring 330 of the variator.
- a shift actuator 1 can be provided to actuate the shift wheel 375.
- the end cap 302 and/or the planetary gearset carrier 320 can be adapted to allow the shift actuator 1 to engage the shift wheel 375.
- the end cap 302 can have, for example, holes 2 that allow the shift actuator 1 to enter and exit the housing 345.
- the carrier 320 supports the shift wheel 375 (on an axle or pin that is not shown) and, hence, the carrier 320 can be provided with holes 3 that allow the shift actuator 1 to pass into and out of the carrier 320 to access the shift wheel 375.
- the shift actuator 1 can be, for example, a shift cable, wire, belt, etc. If the shift wheel 375 is a gear with teeth, the shift actuator 1 can be a chain, for example. It will be obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the relevant technology that other shift actuators can be used to control the shift wheel 375.
Abstract
Traction planets and traction rings can be operationally coupled to a planetary gearset to provide a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be used in a bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on the frame of the bicycle at a location forward of the rear wheel hub of the bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on and supported by members of the bicycle frame such that the CVT is coaxial with the crankshaft of the bicycle. The crankshaft is configured to drive elements of the planetary gearset, which are configured to operationally drive the traction rings and the traction planets. Inventive component and subassemblies for such a CVT are disclosed. A shifting mechanism includes a plurality of pivot arms arranged to pivot about the centers of the traction planets as a shift pin hub moves axially.
Description
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to United States provisional patent application No. 60/738,865, which was filed on November 22, 2005 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention
[0002] The field of the invention relates generally to transmissions, and more particularly to continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Description of the Related Art
[0003] Embodiments of the CVTs disclosed here can be used in any machine, device, vehicle, etc., where it is desired to adjust the ratio of input speed to output speed.. A bicycle is one such application. The drivetrain of a bicycle typically consists of pedals coupled to cranks for driving a crankshaft, which is received in, and supported by, frame members of the bicycle. The crankshaft is coupled to a sprocket that transfers power to the rear wheel of the bicycle by a chain. A cog at the rear wheel receives power from the chain and is adapted to interface with the rear wheel hub for driving the rear wheel of the bicycle. Some bicycles are provided with internally geared rear hubs, where a set of gears is arranged to receive power from the cog and drive the rear wheel. In some applications, a bicycle is provided with a CVT at the rear hub to drive the rear wheel.
[0004] However, there remains an unfulfilled need for a CVT that is received and supported by the frame members of the bicycle at a location forward of the rear wheel or rear wheel hub. The embodiments of the CVTs disclosed here address this and other needs in the field of continuously variable transmissions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The systems and methods described herein have several features, no single one of which is solely responsible for the overall desirable attributes. Without limiting the scope as expressed by the claims that follow, the more prominent features of certain embodiments of the invention will now be discussed briefly. After considering this discussion, and particularly after reading the section entitled "Detailed Description of Certain Inventive Embodiments," one will understand how the features of the systems and methods provide several advantages over related traditional systems and methods.
[0006] One aspect of the invention relates to a bicycle having a plurality of bicycle frame members, a crankshaft operationally coupled to one or more cranks of the bicycle, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) coaxially coupled with, and coaxially mounted about, the crankshaft.
[0007] Another aspect of the invention is addressed to a bicycle having a crankshaft coupled to a rotatable planetary gear set carrier coupled, and a plurality of planet gears coupled to said carrier. A ring gear, rotationally constrained, can be coupled to the planet gears, which can be coupled to a sun gear coupled. A first traction ring is operationally coupled to the sun gear, and a plurality of traction planets are coupled to the traction ring. A second traction ring is coupled to the traction planets. Power is transferred sequentially from the crankshaft to the planetary gear set carrier, to the planetary gears, to the sun gear, to the first traction ring, to the traction planets, and to the second traction ring. In another embodiment, the crankshaft is additionally coupled to a cage that is adapted to support the traction planets axially and radially and to transfer power to the traction planets.
[0008] Yet another aspect of the invention concerns a bicycle transmission having a planetary gear set configured for coupling to a crankshaft of a bicycle and to be mounted coaxially about the crankshaft. The bicycle transmission can further have a continuously variable variator coupled to the planetary gearset configured to be mounted coaxially about the crankshaft.
[0009] Still another aspect of the invention is directed to a shift screw and ■ a shift pin hub for facilitating the adjustment of a transmission ratio. In another regard, the invention relates to a device for actuating an axial translation of an idler or traction sun as the transmission ratio is adjusted. In one embodiment, the traction sun actuation device includes a plurality of cam rollers configured to interface with a cam surface of a pivot arm. Another aspect of the invention covers the pivot arms having an integral cam surface for facilitating the axial translation of the traction sun.
[0010] In one aspect the invention is directed to a cage for a transmission. The cage has a plurality of splines for engaging corresponding splines of a transmission housing. The cage can further can a plurality of slots with skew roller reaction surfaces.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0011] Figures 1 is schematic cross-section of continuously variable transmission (CVT) implemented on the frame of a bicycle.
[0012] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-section of yet another embodiment of a CVT implemented on the frame of a bicycle.
[0013] Figure 3 is a perspective view of still another embodiment of a CVT that can be implemented, among other things, on the frame (such as the bottom bracket) of a bicycle.
[0014] Figure 4A is a perspective, cross-sectional view of the transmission of Figure 3.
[0015] Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view of the transmission of Figure 3.
[0016] Figure 4C is a partial, exploded view of certain assemblies and components of the transmission of Figure 3.
[0017] Figure 4D is a partial, exploded view of certain assemblies and components of the transmission of Figure 3.
[0018] Figure 5 is a perspective, partially exploded view of certain components of a housing for the transmission of Figure 3.
[0019] Figure 6 A is a perspective view of a planetary gear set carrier that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
[0020] Figure 6B is an elevational side view of the planetary gear set carrier of Figure 6A.
[0021] Figure 7A is a perspective view of a cage that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
[0022] Figure 7B is a perspective view of a cage component of the cage of Figure 7A.
[0023] Figure 7C is a second perspective view of the cage component of Figure 7B.
[0024] Figure 8A is a perspective view of a planet-pivot-arm assembly that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
[0025] Figure 8B is a cross-sectional view of the planet-pivot-arm assembly of Figure A.
[0026] Figure 9 is a perspective view of a traction ring and clamping force generation assembly that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
[0027] Figure 1OA is a perspective view of an input driver that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
[0028] Figure 1OB is another perspective view of the input driver of Figure 1OA.
[0029] Figure 1OC is a cross-sectional view of the input driver of Figure 1OA.
[0030] Figure 1OD is a perspective view of an output driver that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
[0031] Figure 1OE is another perspective view of an output driver that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
[0032] Figure 1OF is a cross-sectional view the output driver of Figure 10D.
[0033] Figure 1 IA is a perspective view of a shift screw that can be used with a shifting actuator of the transmission of Figure 3.
[0034] Figure HB is a cross-sectional view of the shift screw of Figure HA.
[0035] Figure 12A is a perspective view of a shift pin hub that can be used with a shifting actuator of the transmission of Figure 3.
[0036] Figure 12B is a cross-sectional view of the shift pin hub of Figure 12 A.
[0037] Figure 13 A is a detail view A of Figure 4B showing a traction sun actuation device that can be used with the transmission of Figure 3.
[0038] Figure 13B is a perspective view of the traction sun actuation device of Figure 13 A.
[0039] Figure 13C is a side elevational view of traction sun actuation device of Figure 13B.
[0040] Figure 13D is an exploded view of the traction sun actuation device of Figure 13B.
[0041] Figure 14A is a perspective view of certain components of the CVT of Figure 3 showing a shifting actuator for the CVT.
[0042] Figure 14B is second perspective view of certain components shown in Figure 14 A.
[0043] Figure 14C is a cross-sectional view of the components shown in Figure 14 A.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INVENTIVE EMBODIMENTS
[0044] Reference will now be made in detail to the present embodiments(s) (exemplary embodiments) of the invention, an example(s) of which is (are) illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same
reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts (elements).
[0045] The CVT embodiments described here are generally related to those of the type disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,241,636; 6,419,608; 6,689,012; and 7,011,600. The entire disclosure of each of these patents is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, U.S. Patent Application 10/788,736 (now U.S. Patent 7,011,600) was included as Appendix A of the provisional application from which this application claims priority. The disclosure of U.S. Patent Application 11/543,311, filed October 3, 2006, is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
[0046] The preferred embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein like numerals refer to like elements throughout. The terminology used in the description presented herein is not intended to be interpreted in any limited or restrictive manner simply because it is being utilized in conjunction with a detailed description of certain specific embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention may include several novel features, no single one of which is solely responsible for its desirable attributes or which is essential to practicing the inventions herein described.
[0047] As used here, the terms "operationally connected," "operationally coupled", "operationally linked", "operably connected", "operably coupled", "operably linked," and like terms, refer to a relationship (mechanical, linkage, coupling, etc.) between elements whereby operation of one element results in a corresponding, following, or simultaneous operation or actuation of a second element. It is noted that in using said terms to describe inventive embodiments, specific structures or mechanisms that link or couple the elements are typically described. However, unless otherwise specifically stated, when one of said terms is used, the term indicates that the actual linkage or coupling may take a variety of forms, which in certain instances will be obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the relevant technology.
[0048] For description purposes, the term "radial" is used here to indicate a direction or position that is perpendicular relative to a longitudinal axis of a transmission or variator. The term "axial" as used here refers to a direction or position along an axis that is parallel to a main or longitudinal axis of a transmission or variator. For clarity and conciseness, at times similar components labeled.
[0049] Figure 1 illustrates one embodiment of a bicycle transmission 100 mounted in a bicycle frame 102 rather than the rear hub of the bicycle (not shown). The illustrated embodiment integrates a support structure 104 of the transmission into the frame 102 of the bicycle. The major components of the transmission 100 include a variator 106, a planetary gear set 110 and a support structure 104. The planetary gear set 110 of the illustrated embodiment includes a central sun gear 112, a set of planet gears 114 that orbit and surround the sun gear 112, a set of planet gears 114 that orbit and surround the sun gear 112, and a ring gear 116 that surrounds the set of planer gears 114. In Figure I5 a dashed circle is used to better illustrate the location of the ring gear 116 that, in the illustrated embodiment, is integrated with the support structure 104. Each of the planet gears 114 rotates about a respective planet shaft 118, and a planet carrier 120 supports the planet shafts 118. In the exemplary embodiment of Figure I5 the planet gears 114 are compound planetary gears.
[0050] As described in the embodiments described in United States Patent 7,011,600, the variator 106 of the illustrated embodiment includes an input ring 124, an output ring 126, and a set of planet balls 130 in contact with, and between, the input ring 124 and the output ring 126. An idler 132 is placed between, and in contact with, the planet balls 130, and is analogous to the sun gear 112 of the planetary gear set 110. The variator 106 operates as illustrated and described in United States Patent 7,011,600.
[0051] Cranks 140 of a bicycle provide torque input into the planet carrier 120. The planet carrier 120 rotates the planet gears 114 about the sun gear 112. The ring gear 116 is fixed and the planet gears 114 drive the sun gear 112. The ring gear 116 is fixed, and the planet gears 114 drive the sun gear 112. The planet carrier 120 is connected to the cage 142 of the variator 106. The sun gear 112 is connected to the input ring 124 via a cam loader 144, a set of bearings 146 and ramps 148 that generates axial force that is proportional to the amount of torque applied, although any axial force generating mechanism described in United States Patent 7,011,600 or known or described in previous publications can be used. Therefore, in the illustrated embodiment, torque is supplied to the variator 106 from both the sun gear 112, via the input ring 124, and the carrier 120, via the cage 142. The variator 106 takes and sums the two torque inputs and varies the output speed to the output ring 126 and out via an output sprocket 150. The illustrated embodiment includes an optional reaction sleeve 152 to react the axial force generated as well as a thrust bearing 154 for reacting the
axial thrust generated to clamp the input ring 124 and the output ring 126 to the planet balls 130.
[0052] In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 2, a second embodiment is illustrated that also utilizes the planetary gear set 110 as an input to the variator 106. In this embodiment, torque again is applied from the cranks 140 to the carrier 120 and output through the sun gear 112. In this embodiment, however, the carrier 120 is not attached to the cage 142 and, therefore, torque is only input to the variator 106 through the input ring 124 while the cage 142 is fixed to the frame 102.
[0053] An alternative transmission 300 will now be described with reference to Figures 3-13D. The transmission 300 can use components similar to those described above with reference to the embodiments of the transmission 100. However, the use of a similar or identical reference name for a component does not necessarily introduce into an embodiment (or aspect of the embodiment) any characterizations associated with a previously described embodiment.
[0054] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the transmission 300. In one embodiment (in a bicycle application, for example), power can be provided to the transmission 300 via cranks 350, and power can be delivered out of the transmission 300 via a sprocket 348. The transmission 300 can include a central hub shell 390 that, along with end caps 302 and 346, forms a housing 345 for most of the components of the transmission 300. In one embodiment, the housing 345 can be configured to be implemented on a bicycle frame, such as in the bottom bracket of the bicycle, for example. However, the transmission 300 can be used in any machine or vehicle where it is desired to adjust the ratio of input speed to output speed, or vice versa. That is, although various embodiments and features of the transmissions described herein are discussed with reference to a bicycle application, a person of ordinary skill in the relevant art will readily recognize modifications of and to the transmission 300, and features thereof, that can be used in any vehicle, machine, or device that uses a transmission to adjust the ratio of input to output speeds.
[0055] Referencing Figures 4A-4D now, an exemplary embodiment of certain assemblies and components of the transmission 300 will now be described. In one embodiment, the transmission 300 can include a set of planet-pivot-arm assemblies 410 positioned between an input traction ring 330 and an output traction ring 336. The planet-pivot-arm assemblies 410 can include an array of traction planets 332 in contact with the input traction ring 330, the output traction ring 336,
and a traction sun 333. The transmission 300 can include an input driver 326 for operationally driving the input traction ring 330. The output traction ring 336 is configured to operationally driver the output driver 340. Preferably, the transmission 300 includes an input load cam 328 positioned between the input driver 326 and the traction ring 330. The transmission preferably also includes an output load cam 338 located between the output traction ring 336 and the output driver 340. In the embodiment illustrated, a cage 356 is provided to support and guide the planet-pivot- arm assemblies 410, as well as to provide stiffness and/or rigidity to the transmission 300. It should be noted that the previous recitation of components of the transmission 300 can be expanded or reduced, and that enumerated members can be combined together and continue to perform their intended functions, without departing from the scope of present invention.
[0056] The cranks 350 are coupled to provide torque to a crank shaft or central shaft 360, which is generally positioned and supported in the housing 345 by bearings 395. The central shaft 360 can also be configured to provide radial and axial support for certain assemblies of the transmission 300. For purposes of description, the central shaft 360 defines a longitudinal axis of the transmission 300 that will serve as a reference point for describing the location and or motion of other components of the transmission 300. As used here, the terms "axial," "axially," "lateral," "laterally," refer to a position or direction that is coaxial or parallel with the longitudinal axis defined by the central shaft 360. The terms "radial" and "radially" refer to locations or directions that extend perpendicularly from the longitudinal axis.
[0057] In one embodiment, the cranks 350 couple to a first stage planetary gear set via the central shaft 360. The first stage planetary gear set includes sun gear 312, compound planetary gears 310, carrier 320, and ring gear 316. The central shaft 360 couples to the ring gear 316. The carrier 320 is configured to receive and support, on planetary gear axles 318, the compound planetary gears 310. In one embodiment, the carrier 320 is rotationally and axially fixed, and can be part of (or attached to) the housing 345.
[0058] The ring gear 316 drives the compound planetary gears 310, which orbit around and drive the sun gear 312. The input driver 326 is coupled to and receives torque from the sun gear 312. The input driver 326 delivers torque via the input load cam 328 to the input traction ring 330, which transfers torque to the planet- pivot-arm assemblies 410. The output driver 340 receives torque from the planet-
pivot-arm assemblies 410 via the output traction ring 340 and output load cam 338. The output driver 340 is coupled to and delivers torque to the sprocket 348. Although a sprocket is used in this example, other embodiments of the transmission 300 can use a pulley, a freewheel, a cog, etc.
[0059] In some embodiments, the input traction ring 330 and the output traction ring 340 are substantially similar. A traction ring 330, 340 preferably includes a traction surface for transmitting torque through frictional or hydroelastodynamic contact with the traction planets 332. In some embodiments, a traction ring 330, 340 can include ramps that form part of a load cam assembly (see Figure 10). The traction surface of the traction ring 330, 340 can be inclined at about 45 degrees from vertical, which in this case refers to a plane surface extending radially.
[0060] A cage 356 includes an input cage 352 and an output cage 354 (see Figures 1 A-IC), and circumscribes and supports the planet-pivot-arm assemblies 410, as depicted in Figures 4A-4D. A planet-pivot-arm assembly 410 can include a traction planet 332. The traction planets 332 are in contact with and are radially supported by the traction sun 333. An exemplary planet-pivot-arm assembly 410 is depicted in Figure 9. The traction sun 333 can be a generally cylindrical tube. In some embodiments, the traction sun 333 has a generally constant outer diameter; however, in other embodiments the outer diameter is not constant. The outer diameter may be smaller at the center portion than at the ends, or may be larger at the center and smaller at the ends. In other embodiments, the outer diameter is larger at one end than at the other and the change between the two ends may be linear or non-linear depending on shift speed and torque requirements.
[0061] A planet-pivot-arm assembly 410 can have pivot arms 380, which can be operationally coupled to a traction sun actuation device 382 (see Figures 4B and 13A- 13D). As will be discussed further below, the traction sun actuation device 382 can be used to translate axially the traction sun 333 when the speed ratio of the transmission 300 is adjusted. The pivot arms 380 can be coupled to a shift pin hub 374 via hub pin fingers 376 (see Figure 13A) and shift pins (not shown). The shift pin hub 374 can be used to actuate the planet-pivot-arm assembly 410 in response to a shifting input. Shifting, or adjustment of the speed ratio, of the transmission will be further described below with reference to Figures 11 A-12B.
[0062] To handle axial reaction forces and provide a rolling contact between moving and stationary members of the CVT 300, thrust bearings can be provide on either or both of the input and output ends of the CVT 300. At the input side, generally referring to the area where the central shaft 360 couples to the ring gear 316, an input thrust bearing is located between the stationary, first stage planetary carrier 320 and the input driver 326. The input thrust bearing, in the embodiment illustrated in Figure 4, includes an input bearing race 322 that is received and supported in a recess of the carrier 320. The input thrust bearing also has a set of rollers 324 that can be positioned and supported by a roller retainer. The rollers 324 can be balls, barreled rollers, asymmetrical rollers or any other type of rollers. In one embodiment, the input driver 326 is provided with an integral bearing race that cooperates with the rollers 324 and the input bearing race 322 to complete the input thrust bearing.
[0063] On the output side, generally referring to the area where the output driver 340 is located, an output thrust bearing can be positioned between the output driver 340 and the end cap 346, which can have a recess for receiving and support an output bearing race 344. Thus, in this embodiment, the end cap 346 helps to react the axial forces that arise in the transmission 300. The bearing races 322, 344 can be made of various bearing race materials such as steel, bearing steel, ceramic or any other material suitable for bearing races. The output thrust bearing includes a set of rollers 342 positioned and supported in roller retainer. In one embodiment, the output driver 340 can have an integral bearing race that cooperates with the output bearing race 344 and the rollers 342 to complete the output thrust bearing.
[0064] Referencing Figure 5 now, in one embodiment, the housing 345 includes a central hub shell 390, an input end cap 302, and an output end cap 346. In one embodiment, the end caps 302, 346 fasten to the central hub shell 390 with fasteners (not shown); however, the ends cap 302, 346 can also thread into, or can otherwise be attached to the central hub shell 390. The central hub shell 390 can be provided with internal splines 392 formed integral with the inside of the hub shell 390 to engage with complimentary splines 925 of the cage 356. The end caps 302, 346 are generally flat discs, although either or both can have a curved shape or other configuration. As shown in Figure 5, the end cap 346 can be provided with a recess 1405 adapted to receive and support the output bearing race 344. The central bores of the end caps 302, 346 can be adapted to receive the bearings 395 for providing
positioning and rolling contact with respect to other components of the transmission 300. The end caps 302 and 346 can be made of, for example, aluminum, titanium, steel, high strength thermoplastics, or thermoset plastics. Depending on the embodiment, the end caps 302 and 346 are preferably made of a material suitable to provide rigidity and stiffness to the transmission 300, as well as to react the axial forces that arise in the transmission 300 during operation.
[0065] Turning to Figures 6A-6B now, the first stage planetary carrier 320 can be adapted by machining, or formed as an integral piece, to be capable of axially and radially supporting the compound planetary gears 310. The carrier 320 includes bore holes 605 adapted to secure and receive the planetary shafts 318. The carrier 320 can include cavities 610 and 615 formed integral with the carrier 320 to receive the compound planetary gears 310. A central bore 620 of the carrier 320 can be configured to receive a bearing 396, which serves to locate, and provide a rolling interface for, the input driver 326 (see Figure 4B, for example). As previously mentioned, in some embodiments that carrier 320 can be configured to form part of the housing 345 and/or to receive and support the bearing race 322.
[0066] Passing to Figures 7A-7C, a cage 356 can have two halves, input cage half 352 and input cage half 354. In one embodiment, the cage halves 352, 354 can be substantially similar. Hence, the cage halves 352, 354 can be interchangeable. Is some embodiments, the cage 356 is shaped to provide a stationary, reaction support structure for the pivot arms 380; that is, the cage 356 is configured to provide the angular alignment (about the longitudinal axis of the central shaft 360) for the pivot arms 380 (and consequently, the traction planet axles 334) as the pivot arms 380 pivot radially inward and outward about the traction planets 332 during shifting of the transmission ratio.
[0067] In one embodiment, the slots 915 of the cage 356 guide the planet- pivot-arm assemblies 410 along skew surfaces 910 through contact with the skew rollers 1220. The skew surfaces 910 provide reaction surfaces for the skew rollers 1220 as the planet-pivot-arm assemblies 410 pivot or tilt in slot 915 when the transmission ratio of the CVT 300 is adjusted. In some embodiments, the corresponding slots of cage halves 352, 354 are offset slightly in the angular direction, relative to one another, to reduce potential deleterious effects on shifting, for example, that can be caused by skewing (relative to a lateral axis) of the traction planet axles 334 (see Figure 9A).
[0068] Turning to Figures 8A and 8B now, in one embodiment, the planet- pivot-arm assembly 410 can include a traction planet 332, a traction planet axle 334, and pivot arms 380 having a slotted joint 1210. The planet-pivot-arm assembly 410 can also include skew rollers 1220, which are rolling elements attached to each end of a pivot arm axle 334 and provide for rolling contact of the traction planet axle 334 along skew surfaces 910 of the input cage 352 and output cage 354. The planet-pivot- arm assembly 410 can include bearings 374. The skew rollers 1220 and the bearings 374 can be supported by the traction planet axle 334. The traction planet axle 334 passes through a bore formed in the radially outward end of a pivot arm 380.
[0069] In one embodiment, the pivot arms 380 are machined with a curvature suitable to axially translate the traction sun 333 in reaction to a shift mechanism input. The pivot arms 380 can be provide with a cam surface 1230. As will be further described below with reference to Figures 13A-13D, the curvature of the cam surface 1230 can be configured to produce a desired axial translation of the traction sun 333 during shifting of the transmission ratio.
[0070] The traction planet axle 334 can be a generally cylindrical shaft that extends through a bore formed through the center of the traction planet 332. In some embodiments, the traction planet axle 334 interfaces with the surface of the bore in the traction planet 332 via needle or radial bearings that align the traction planet 332 on the traction planet axle 334. The traction planet axle 334 extends beyond the sides of the traction planet 332 where the bore ends so that the pivot arms 380 can actuate a shift in the position of the traction planet 332. Where the traction planet axle 334 extends beyond the edge of the traction planet 332, it couples to the radial outward end of the pivot arms 380. The traction planet axle 334 passes through a bore formed in the radially outward end of the pivot arms 380.
[0071] In various embodiments, the interface between the traction planets 332 and the traction planet axles 334 can be any of the bearings described in other patents or publications. In some embodiments, the traction planets 332 are fixed to, and rotate with, the planet axles 334. In the embodiment of Figure 8A, the bearings 374 are positioned between the traction planet axles 332 and the pivot arms 380 such that the transverse forces acting on the traction planet axles 332 are reacted by the pivot arms 380 as well as, or alternatively, the cage 356. In some such embodiments, the bearings 374 can be radial bearings (balls or needles), journal bearings, or any other type of bearings or suitable mechanism.
[0072] Typically, traction- type transmissions use a clamping mechanism to prevent slippage between the traction planets 332 and the traction rings 330, 336 when transmitting certain levels of torque. Provision of a clamping mechanism is sometimes referred to here as generating an axial force, or providing an axial force generator. With reference to Figures 4A-4D and 9, clamping force generation mechanisms that can be used with the transmission 300 will now be described.
[0073] As mentioned above with reference to Figures 4A-4D, some embodiments of the transmission 300 preferably include an input load cam 328 and/or an output load cam 338. The following discussion of a load cam 700 applies equally to both load cams 328, 338. In one embodiment, a load cam 700 includes load cam rollers 705 and ramps 710, which can be formed integral with a traction ring, such as input or output traction rings 330 and 336. The rollers 705 can be supported and positioned in a suitable roller retainer, for example roller retainer 720. In some embodiments, a traction ring 330, 340 can includes about 16 ramps 710, with each ramp 710 having about a 10 degree incline. In certain embodiments, the ramps 710 are helical and have a lead equivalent to about 55-66 mm over a 160-degree span. The input load cam 328 includes rollers 327 and ramps integral with the input traction ring 330, and the output load cam assembly 338 includes rollers 337 and ramps integral with the output traction ring 336. The rollers 705, 327, 337 can be spherical, cylindrical, barreled, asymmetrical or other shape suitable for a given application.
[0074] In some embodiments, the ramps 710 are provided on a ring that is fastened to the input driver 326 or to the input traction ring 330; alternatively, each of the input driver 326 and the input traction ring can be fitted with rings having the ramps 710. In some embodiments, the input traction ring 330 and the load cam assembly 328 are an integral unit, effectively as when the ramps 1610 are built into the input traction ring 330, and the rollers 705 and roller retainer 720 form a distinct assembly.
[0075] During operation of the transmission 300, the first stage planetary sun gear 312 imparts torque to the input driver 326. The input driver 326 transfers torque to the input traction ring 330 via the ramps 710, which can be integral with the input traction ring 330. As the input driver 326 rotates, the ramps 710 activate the rollers 705, which ride up the ramps 710. The rollers 705 wedge in place, pressed between the ramps 705 and a surface of the input driver 326, and transmit both torque and axial force through the ramps 705 from the input driver 326 to the input traction
ring 330. The axial force then clamps the traction planets 332 between the input traction ring 330, the output traction ring 336, and the traction sun 333.
[0076] Turning to Figures 10A- 1OC now, an input driver 326 can be a generally circular plate 552 with a central bore 554, which is adapted with a spline or other fastening device to engage the sun gear 312. The input driver 326 includes a surface 556 that engages the load cam rollers 327. The surface 556 can be flat or can have load cam ramps, such as the ramps shown on the input traction ring 330 (see Figures 4B and 9, for example). In one embodiment, the input driver 326 includes a bearing race 558 that cooperates with the input bearing race 322 and the rollers 324 to provide the functionality of a thrust bearing for supporting axial loads and rolling contact between stationary and rotating components.
[0077] Referencing Figures 10D- 1OF now, an output driver 340 can be a generally circular plate 560 having a central bore with a flange 562, which is adapted to receive bearings 395 and to engage with, for example, a sprocket 348. In another embodiment, the flange 562 can be adapted to receive a bearing 391 that locates and supports the output end cap 346. The output driver 340 includes a surface 564 that is configured to engage the load cam rollers 337. The surface 546 can be flat or can have load ramps, such as the ramps shown (but not referenced) on the output traction ring 336. In one embodiment, the output driver 340 includes a bearing race 566 that cooperates with the output bearing race 344 and the rollers 342 to provide the functionality of a thrust bearing, as discussed above with reference to the input driver 326. The bearing race 566 is located on a side of the output driver 326 that is opposite to the side having the surface 564.
[0078] Referencing Figures 11A-12B now, the speed ratio of the transmission 300 can be adjusted using the shift screw 370 and the shift pin hub 374. In one embodiment, a shift wheel 375 can be used to drive the shift screw 370. The shift wheel 375 can be, for example, a pulley or a compound gear adapted to be actuated by a linear actuator such as a cable or a chain (not shown). The housing 345 can be suitably adapted to allow the linear actuator to access the shift wheel 375.
[0079] The shift pin hub 374 is coupled to the pivot arms 380 by shift pins (not shown) that fit in the fingers 376 and in the shift pin hole 1212 of the pivot arms 380 (see Figures 8A-8B). The fingers 376 are configured to fit in the slot 1280 of the pivot arms 380. The shift pin hub 374 is provided with a threaded end 580, in one
embodiment, to allow the shift screw 370 to actuate the shift pin hub 374 via corresponding shift screw threads 1005 of the shift screw 370.
[0080] The shift screw 370 can mount coaxially with and is rotatable about the central shaft 360. In one embodiment, the shift screw 370 can be axially constrained by the sun gear 312 and the ring gear 316. Suitable thrust bearings can be positioned between the shift screw 370 and, respectively, the sun gear 312 and the ring gear 316 (see Figure 4B, for example). In one embodiment, the shift screw 370 includes a shift screw flange 1010 adapted to couple to the shift wheel 375.
[0081] To adjust the speed ratio of the transmission 300, a shift input is provided by the linear actuator (chain, cable, etc.) to the shift wheel 375, which rotates the shift screw 370. The shift screw threads 1005 engage the shift pin hub threads 580, and since the shift screw 370 is constrained axially at the same time that the shift pin hub 374 is constrained rotationally, the shift screw 370 causes the shift pin hub 374 to move axially. The axial translation of the shift pin hub 374 causes the pivot arms 380 to pivot on the pivot pins (not shown) coupling the shift pin hub fingers 376 and the pivot arms 380. The pivot arms 380 pivot about the centers of the planets 332. Because the pivot arms 380 are coupled to the traction planet axles 334, the pivoting of the pivot arms 380 causes the traction planet axles 334 to tilt radially inward or outward, which results in a change in the relative point of contact between the traction planets 332 and, respectively, the input traction ring 330 and the output traction ring 336. This change the relative point of contact between the traction planets 332 and the traction rings 330, 336 results in a change in the speed ratio of the transmission 300.
[0082] In some embodiments, it is preferable that the traction sun 333 translate axially as the pivot arms 380 tilt the traction planet axles 334. Translation of the traction sun 333 can be accomplished by a traction sun actuation device 382, which in one embodiment is positioned between the traction sun 333 and the pivot arms 380. In one embodiment, the traction sun actuation device 382 includes cam rollers 1805 adapted to engage the cam surface 1230 of the pivot arms 380. The cam rollers 1805 can be supported and positioned on cam roller support ring 1810 having support extensions 1812. To react and transfer axial forces, an angular contact thrust bearing is positioned between the support ring 1810 and the traction sun 333. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 13A-13D, a bearing race 1811 is integral with the support ring 1810, a bearing race 1825 is suitably coupled or affixed to the traction
sun 333, and a set of bearing rollers 1820 is supported and positioned by a bearing roller retainer 1815. In some embodiments, a traction sun actuation device 382 can be provided for each of end of the traction sun 333, as illustrated in Figures 4A-4D.
[0083] As the pivot arms 380 pivot about the planets 332, the cam surface 1230 of the pivot arms 380 acts on the cam rollers 1805, which transfer an axial force to the cam roller support ring 1810. The cam rollers 1805 are provided with flanges 1807 to engage the pivot arms 380, and thereby the support ring 1810 is constrained from rotation about the central shaft 360. The support ring 1810 then transfers the axial force to the traction sun 333 via the bearing race 1810, bearing rollers 1820, and bearing race 1825. As will be discussed further below, the curvature or profile of the cam surface 1230 determines the relative speed between the speed of axial translation of the traction sun 333 vis-a-vis the speed of change of the tilt of the traction planet axles 334.
[0084] The profile of the shift cam surface 1230 usually varies according to the location of the contact point between the traction sun 333 and the traction planets 332, as well as the desired amount of relative axial motion between the traction planets 332 and the traction sun 333. The profile of the cam surface 1230 can be such that axial translation of the traction sun 333 relative to the traction planets 332 is proportional to the change of the tilt of the traction planets axles 334. The angle of tilt of the traction planet axles 334 is referred to herein as "gamma." The applicant has discovered that controlling the axial translation of the traction sun 333 relative to the change in gamma influences CVT ratio control forces. For example, if the axial translation of the traction sun 333 is linearly proportional to a change in gamma, the normal force at the cam surface 1230 and the cam roller 1805 is generally parallel to the traction planet axles 334. This enables an efficient transfer of a shift moment about the traction planets 332 to horizontal shift forces that translate the traction sun 333.
[0085] A linear relation between translation of the traction sun 333 and gamma change is given as translation of the traction sun 333 is the mathematical product of the radius of the planets 332, the gamma angle and RSF (that is, translation of traction sun 333 = ball radius * gamma angle * RSF), where RSF is a roll-slide factor. RSF describes the transverse creep rate between the traction planets 332 and the traction sun 333. As used here, "creep" is the discrete local motion of a body relative to another. In traction drives, the transfer of power from a driving element to
a driven element via a traction interface requires creep. Usually, creep in the direction of power transfer is referred to as "creep in the rolling direction." Sometimes the driving and driven elements experience creep in a direction orthogonal to the power transfer direction, in such a case this component of creep is referred to as "transverse creep." During operation, the traction planet 332 and the traction sun 333 on each other. When the traction sun 333 is translated axially (that is, orthogonal to the rolling direction), transverse creep is imposed between the traction sun 333 and the traction planets 332. An RSF equal to 1.0 indicates pure rolling. At RSF values less than 1.0, the traction sun 333 translates slower than the traction planet 332 rotates. At RSF values greater than 1.0, the traction sun 333 translates faster than the traction planet 332 rotates.
[0086] A process for defining a profile for the cam surface 1230 for any variation of transverse creep and/or location of the interface between the traction sun 333 and the pivot arm 380 and cam roller 1805. This process generates different cam profiles and aids in determining the effects on shift forces and shifter displacement. In one embodiment, the process involves the use of parametric equations to define a two-dimensional datum curve that has the desired profile for the cam surface 1230. The curve is then used to generate models of the cam surface 1230. In one embodiment of the process, the parametric equations of the datum curve are as follows:
[0087] theta = 2*GAMMA_MAX*t-GAMMA_MAX
[0088] x=LEG*sin(theta) - 0.5*BALL_DIA*RSF*theta*pi/180 + 0.5*ARM*cos(theta)
[0089] y= LEG*cos(theta) - 0.5*ARM*sin(theta)
[0090] z=0
[0091] The angle theta varies from minimum gamma (which in some embodiments is -20 degrees) to maximum gamma (which in some embodiments is +20 degrees). GAMMAJV1AX is the maximum gamma. The parametric range variable "t" varies from 0 to 1. Here "x" and "y" are the center point of the cam rollers 1805 on each side of the traction sun 333. The equations for x and y are parametric. "LEG" and "ARM" define the position of the interface between the pivot arm 380, cam roller 1805, and traction sun 333. More specifically, LEG is the perpendicular distance between the longitudinal axis of the traction planet axle 334 to a line that passes through the centers of the two corresponding cam rollers 1805.
ARM is the distance between centers of the cam rollers 1805 on either side of the traction sun 333.
[0092] RSF values above zero are preferred. Applicant discovered that an RSF of zero dramatically increases the force required to shift the CVT. Usually, RSF values above 1.0 and less than 2.5 are preferred. There is a maximum RSF for a maximum gamma angle. For example, for gamma equals to +20 degrees an RSF of about 1.6 is the maximum. RSF further depends on the size of the traction planet 332 and the size of the traction sun 333, as well as the location of the cam roller 1805.
[0093] Linear axial translation of the traction sun 333 relative to gamma is not the only desired relation. Hence, for example, if it is desired that the translation of the traction sun 333 be linearly proportional to CVT ratio, then the RSF factor is made a function of gamma angle or CVT ratio so that the relation between the position of the traction sun 333 and CVT ratio is linearly proportional. This is a desirable feature for some types of control schemes.
[0094] It should be noted that while several embodiments have been described above that implement a continuously variable variator in conjunction with a planetary gear set for a bicycle transmission, in other embodiments the planetary gear set is not used. Rather, the crankshaft can be directly, or through a load cam assembly, coupled to the input driver 326 or the input traction ring 330 of the variator.
[0095] Turning to Figures 14A-14C now, a shift actuator 1 can be provided to actuate the shift wheel 375. As shown, the end cap 302 and/or the planetary gearset carrier 320 can be adapted to allow the shift actuator 1 to engage the shift wheel 375. The end cap 302 can have, for example, holes 2 that allow the shift actuator 1 to enter and exit the housing 345. In one embodiment, the carrier 320 supports the shift wheel 375 (on an axle or pin that is not shown) and, hence, the carrier 320 can be provided with holes 3 that allow the shift actuator 1 to pass into and out of the carrier 320 to access the shift wheel 375. The shift actuator 1 can be, for example, a shift cable, wire, belt, etc. If the shift wheel 375 is a gear with teeth, the shift actuator 1 can be a chain, for example. It will be obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the relevant technology that other shift actuators can be used to control the shift wheel 375.
[0096] The foregoing description details certain embodiments of the invention. It will be appreciated, however, that no matter how detailed the foregoing appears in text, the invention can be practiced in many ways. As is also stated above,
it should be noted that the use of particular terminology when describing certain features or aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being re-defined herein to be restricted to including any specific characteristics of the features or aspects of the invention with which that terminology is associated.
Claims
1. A bicycle comprising: a plurality of bicycle frame members; a crankshaft operationally coupled to one or more cranks of the bicycle; and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) coaxially coupled with, and coaxially mounted about, the crankshaft.
2. The bicycle of Claim 1, wherein the CVT comprises a plurality of traction planets.
3. The bicycle of Claim 2, wherein the CVT comprises one or more pivot arms coupled to the traction planets.
4. The bicycle of Claim 1, wherein the housing of the CVT is incorporated with the bicycle frame members.
5. The bicycle of Claim 2, wherein the housing of the CVT incorporates a carrier of a planetary gear set.
6. The bicycle of Claim 1, further comprising a planetary gear set.
7. The bicycle of Claim 6, wherein the carrier of the planetary gear set is incorporated with the housing of the CVT.
8. The bicycle of Claim 6, wherein the crankshaft is configured to drive a ring gear of the planetary gear set.
9. The bicycle of Claim 8, wherein the ring gear is configured to drive planetary gears of the planetary gear set.
10. The bicycle of Claim 9, wherein the planetary gears are configured to drive a sun gear of the planetary gear set.
11. The bicycle of Claim 10, wherein the sun gear is configured to drive an input driver of the CVT.
12. The bicycle of Claim 11, wherein the input driver is configured to operationally drive a traction ring of the CVT.
13. The bicycle of Claim 3, further comprising a pivot pin hub coupled to the pivot arms.
14. The bicycle of Claim 13, wherein an axial movement of the pivot pin hub causes a pivoting of the pivot arms.
15. A bicycle comprising : a crankshaft; a rotatable planetary gear set carrier coupled to the crankshaft; a plurality of planet gears coupled to said carrier; a ring gear, rotationally constrained, coupled to the planet gears; a sun gear coupled to the planet gears; a first traction ring operationally coupled to the sun gear; a plurality of traction planets coupled to the traction ring; and a second traction ring coupled to the traction planets.
16. The bicycle of Claim 15, further comprising a cage coupled to the crankshaft and adapted to transfer power to the traction planets.
17. The bicycle of Claim 16, wherein the traction planets are spherical rollers.
18. The bicycle of Claim 15, further comprising an axial force reaction sleeve.
19. The bicycle of Claim 15, further comprising an axial thrust bearing.
20. The bicycle of Claim 15, further comprising a traction sun.
21. The bicycle of Claim 15, further comprising at least one load cam assembly.
22. The bicycle of Claim 21, wherein the load cam assembly comprises load cam rollers and ramps.
23. A bicycle comprising: a crankshaft; a rotatable planetary gear set carrier coupled to the crankshaft; a plurality of planet gears coupled to said carrier; a ring gear, rotationally constrained, coupled to the planet gears; a sun gear coupled to the planet gears; a first traction ring operationally coupled to the sun gear and coaxially mounted about the crankshaft; a plurality of traction planets coupled to the traction ring; and a second traction ring coupled to the traction planets and coaxially mounted about the crankshaft.
24. The bicycle of Claim 23, further comprising a cage rigidly coupled to members of the frame of the bicycle, the cage configured to support the plurality of traction planets axially and radially.
25. The bicycle of Claim 23, further comprising a housing that is integral with the frame members of the bicycle.
26. A bicycle transmission comprising: a planetary gear set configured for coupling to a crankshaft of a bicycle and to be mounted coaxially about said crankshaft; and a continuously variable variator coupled to said planetary gearset configured to be mounted coaxially about said crankshaft.
27. The bicycle transmission of Claim 26, wherein the transmission is configured to be mounted on frame members of the bicycle.
28. The bicycle transmission of Claim 27, wherein the transmission is mounted forward of the rear wheel.
29. The bicycle transmission of Claim 28, wherein the transmission is mounted on the bottom bracket of the bicycle.
30. The bicycle transmission of Claim 26, wherein the crankshaft is coupled to a carrier of the planetary gearset.
31. The bicycle transmission of Claim 26, wherein the crankshaft is coupled to a ring gear of the planetary gearset.
32. The bicycle transmission of Claim 26, wherein the ring gear of the planetary gearset is constrained rotationally.
33. The bicycle transmission of Claim 26, wherein the crankshaft is coupled to a cage of the variator.
34. The bicycle transmission of Claim 26, wherein a sun gear of the planetary gearset is coupled to an input driver of the variator.
35. The bicycle transmission of Claim 26, wherein a carrier of the planetary gearset is constrained rotationally.
36. The bicycle transmission of Claim 26, wherein a cage of the variator is rigidly coupled to the frame members of the bicycle.
37. A shift screw and shift pin hub as substantially shown and described with reference to Figures 11 A-12B.
38. A planetary gearset carrier as substantially shown and described with reference to Figures 6A-6B.
39. A cage as substantially shown and described with reference to Figures 7A-7B.
40. A pivot arm assembly as substantially shown and described with reference to Figures 8A-8B.
41. Input and output drivers as substantially shown and described with reference to Figures 10A- 1OF.
42. A traction sun actuation device as substantially shown and described with reference to Figures 13A-13D.
43. A pivot arm assembly for facilitating the shifting of a transmission, the pivot arm assembly comprising: a substantially u-shaped body having one or more pivot arms; wherein distal ends of the pivot arms are configured to receive the ends of a traction planet axle; a slot configured to receive fingers of a shift pin hub; and a through hole in said slot for receiving a shift pin that couples the pivot arm assembly to the shift pin hub.
44. A driver ring comprising: central bore adapted to receive or transfer torque; a bearing race; and a surface adapted to engage load cam rollers.
45. A shifter for facilitating the adjustment of a transmission ratio, the shifter comprising: a shift screw having a first set of threads and a surface for engaging a shifter actuator; a shift pin hub having a second set of threads and a plurality of fingers, the fingers configured to engage a plurality of shift pins; wherein the first and second set of threads are configured such that a rotation of the shift screw causes an axial translation of the shift pin hub.
46. A traction sun actuation device comprising: a cam surface; and a plurality of cam rollers configured to engage the cam surface.
47. The traction sun actuation device of Claim 46, further comprising a thrust bearing configured to transfer axial forces from the cam rollers to the traction sun.
48. The traction sun actuation device of Claim 46, wherein the cam surface is integral with a pivot arm of a transmission.
49. The traction sun actuation device of Claim 47, wherein a first bearing race of the thrust bearing is integral with a support ring of the cam rollers, and wherein a second bearing race of the thrust bearing is coupled to the traction sun.
50. A transmission as substantially shown and described with reference to Figures 4A-4D.
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