WO2002053946A1 - Transmission a variation continue toroidale - Google Patents
Transmission a variation continue toroidale Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2002053946A1 WO2002053946A1 PCT/JP2001/011259 JP0111259W WO02053946A1 WO 2002053946 A1 WO2002053946 A1 WO 2002053946A1 JP 0111259 W JP0111259 W JP 0111259W WO 02053946 A1 WO02053946 A1 WO 02053946A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- input
- output
- continuously variable
- transmission
- variable transmission
- Prior art date
Links
Classifications
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16H—GEARING
- F16H15/00—Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by friction between rotary members
- F16H15/02—Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by friction between rotary members without members having orbital motion
- F16H15/04—Gearings providing a continuous range of gear ratios
- F16H15/06—Gearings providing a continuous range of gear ratios in which a member A of uniform effective diameter mounted on a shaft may co-operate with different parts of a member B
- F16H15/32—Gearings providing a continuous range of gear ratios in which a member A of uniform effective diameter mounted on a shaft may co-operate with different parts of a member B in which the member B has a curved friction surface formed as a surface of a body of revolution generated by a curve which is neither a circular arc centered on its axis of revolution nor a straight line
- F16H15/36—Gearings providing a continuous range of gear ratios in which a member A of uniform effective diameter mounted on a shaft may co-operate with different parts of a member B in which the member B has a curved friction surface formed as a surface of a body of revolution generated by a curve which is neither a circular arc centered on its axis of revolution nor a straight line with concave friction surface, e.g. a hollow toroid surface
- F16H15/38—Gearings providing a continuous range of gear ratios in which a member A of uniform effective diameter mounted on a shaft may co-operate with different parts of a member B in which the member B has a curved friction surface formed as a surface of a body of revolution generated by a curve which is neither a circular arc centered on its axis of revolution nor a straight line with concave friction surface, e.g. a hollow toroid surface with two members B having hollow toroid surfaces opposite to each other, the member or members A being adjustably mounted between the surfaces
Definitions
- a rolling element is sandwiched between an input rotating member and an output rotating member that are arranged to face each other, torque is transmitted between the rotating members via the rolling element, and
- the present invention relates to a toroidal type continuously variable transmission capable of continuously changing a gear ratio by changing a radius of a torque transmission position of a rolling element by tilting the rolling element, and particularly to the above-described rotating members and rolling elements.
- the present invention relates to a toroidal-type continuously variable transmission having a plurality of sets of transmission units.
- the transmission of torque in this type of toroidal-type continuously variable transmission is equivalent to the input disk corresponding to the input rotary member and the output disk corresponding to the output rotary member, and the rolling member sandwiched therebetween. It occurs at the contact portion of the rotating disk-shaped roller with an oil film. If the contact pressure between the disk and the power roller is increased within a range where the oil film does not break, the torque that can be transmitted increases. However, if the contact pressure between the disc and the power roller is increased, the torque transmission efficiency is reduced, and the durability of the continuously variable transmission is disadvantageous.
- each output disk and output shaft are connected via a differential mechanism.
- each output disk and the output shaft are connected via a viscous coupling (a viscous clutch).
- the differential mechanism described in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-174004 holds a pair of side gears by a differential carrier, connects the side gears to each output disk, and connects the differential carrier to an output shaft. Or a double pinion type planetary gear mechanism.
- the viscous clutch described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 54 is a clutch in which a viscous fluid is sealed between a plurality of input disks and an output disk, and torque transmission is caused by differential rotation between these disks. And are coaxially arranged between output disks of the continuously variable transmission.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above technical problem, and has as its object to provide a toroidal-type continuously variable transmission that can reduce the overall length. Disclosure of the invention
- the present invention provides a transmission mechanism for transmitting power to a continuously variable transmission or a transmission mechanism for outputting power from a continuously variable transmission to each of the cavities (toroidal transmission section). It is characterized by a function to absorb differentials. More specifically, the present invention relates to a power transmitting rotary member that is tilted between surfaces of an input rotary member and an output rotary member that face each other so that a torque transmitting portion between these surfaces changes. A plurality of transmission units sandwiching the moving body are provided, and the input rotary member in each transmission unit is connected to a single input member, and each output rotary member is connected to a single output member.
- a step transmission wherein the input rotary members or the output rotary members are held so as to be relatively rotatable relative to each other, and each of the input rotary members has an individual winding transmission mechanism.
- the output rotating members are connected to the output members via individual winding transmission mechanisms so as to be capable of transmitting torque.
- the continuously variable transmission according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of sets of so-called transmission portions that sandwich a rolling element between an input rotary member and an output rotary member, and each of the input rotary members receives torque from the input member. Is input, and the torque is output from the output rotation member to the output member.
- the input rotary members are relatively rotatable, and torque is transmitted to the input rotary members via a winding transmission mechanism, or the output rotary members are relatively rotatable, and Torque is output from these output rotating members via the winding transmission mechanism.
- the rolling element transmits torque between the input rotary member and the output rotary member, and the rolling element tilts to change the radius of the torque transmitting portion to each rotary member, thereby changing the gear ratio. Is continuously changed.
- the gear ratios in each transmission section are basically set to be the same, but the gear ratios set in each transmission section may be transiently different.
- the gear ratios set in each transmission section may be transiently different.
- the tilt angle of each rolling element is reduced.
- a change in the gear ratio due to the transient difference and a difference in the rotational speed due to the change are allowed.
- slippage occurs between each rotating member and the rolling element. Does not occur.
- the input or output transmission mechanism also serves as a mechanism that permits relative rotation as described above, the number of components is reduced, and the number of components arranged in series in the axial direction is reduced. However, the overall length of the continuously variable transmission can be reduced.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an example of the continuously variable transmission according to the present invention.
- BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, the present invention will be described based on a specific example shown in the drawings.
- Fig. 1 shows an example of a double-cavity type full toroidal continuously variable transmission according to the present invention.
- the output shaft 2 is rotatably held inside the housing 1, and one end of the output shaft 2 projects from the housing 1 to the outside.
- a pair of cavities (transmission units) 3 and 4 are arranged on the outer periphery of the output shaft 2 so as to be arranged in the axial direction of the output shaft 2.
- the transmission 3 on the left side in FIG. 1 has an output disk 6 corresponding to an output rotary member fixed to the output shaft 2 and an input disk corresponding to an input rotary member arranged opposite to the output disk 6. 5 and a power roller 7 corresponding to a rolling element sandwiched between these disks 5 and 6. Similar to the disks in the conventional toroidal-type continuously variable transmission, these disks 5 and 6 have a cross-section cut along a plane passing through the center axis, of a portion of the surfaces facing each other that is on the outer peripheral side from a predetermined radius.
- the power roller 7 is interposed between the rolling surfaces 5a and 6a which form a circular surface with a constant radius (toroidal surface).
- the input disk 5 is rotatably engaged with the output shaft 2 so as to be movable in the axial direction.
- the power roller 7 is a disk-shaped member, and the cross-sectional shape of the outer periphery of the power roller 7 is a curved surface that matches the curvature of the arc of the rolling surfaces 5a, 6a of the disks 5, 6. Therefore, the power roller 7 is inclined with respect to each of the disks 5 and 6, so that the radial position of the contact portion between the power roller 7 and the disks 5 and 6 can be arbitrarily changed.
- This power Three rollers 7 are arranged at equal intervals between each input disk 5 and each output disk 6.
- Each power roller 7 is rotatably and tiltably held by a carriage (not shown) as a holding member.
- a lubricating oil passage for supplying lubricating oil to the outer peripheral surface of the power roller 7 is formed in the carriage.
- the transmission section 4 on the right side in FIG. 1 has a configuration similar to the configuration in which the first transmission section 3 is turned left and right and assembled to the output shaft 2. That is, the input disk 8 having the same configuration as the input disk 5 is arranged so-called back-to-back with respect to the input disk 5, and is engaged with the output shaft 2 so as to be rotatable and movable in the axial direction. .
- An output disk 9 is arranged to face the input disk 8.
- the opposing surfaces of these discs 8 and 9 form toroidal rolling surfaces 8a and 9a. Between the rolling surfaces 8a and 9a, a power roller having the same structure as the power roller 7 described above. Roller 10 is pinched.
- the output disk 9 of the second transmission section 4 rotates integrally with the output shaft 2 and engages with the output shaft 2 so as to be movable in the axial direction, and its rear side (the right side in Mg. 1)
- a hydraulic chamber 12 is formed between the holder 11 and the holder 11 that covers the outer periphery.
- the hydraulic chamber 12 is configured to supply and discharge hydraulic pressure from an oil passage (not shown) formed in the output shaft 2.
- Sprockets 13, 14 are attached to the back surfaces of the input disks 5, 8, which are arranged back to back, facing each other.
- a bearing (specifically, a thrust bearing) 15 is provided between the sprockets 13 and 14 to enable relative rotation of the input disks 5 and 8. Therefore, hydraulic pressure is supplied to the hydraulic chamber 12 As a result, the output disk 9 is pressed in the axial direction, and the pinching force of the power roller 10 in the second transmission unit 4 is adjusted accordingly, and the input disk 5 of the first transmission unit 3 is moved in the axial direction. , The nipping force of the power roller 7 in the first transmission portion 3 is adjusted.
- An input shaft 16 corresponding to an input member is arranged in parallel with the output shaft 2, and one end of the input shaft 16 projects outside the housing 1.
- the position of the input shaft 16 corresponding to the outer peripheral side of the sprockets 13 and 14, in other words, the position in the axial direction coincides with the positions of the sprockets 13 and 14. 7 is installed.
- the sprocket 17 is formed by forming teeth of the same specification in two rows, and the sprockets 13 and 14 wound on the input discs 5 and 8 are wound around the sprocket. Chains 18 and 19 are wound around the sprocket 1 on the input shaft 16 side.
- the input disks 5 and 8 can rotate relative to each other, they are connected to the input shaft 16 which is a single input member by the chains 18 and 19 which are winding transmission mechanisms. I have.
- the chains 18 and 19 themselves have flexibility, and there is a gap or backlash between the sprockets 13, 14 and 17.
- the input disks 5 and 8 rotate relative to each other in a range such as gas or backlash.
- the sprocket 17 integrally attached to the input shaft 16 rotates.
- the sprocket 17 constitutes a winding transmission mechanism together with the sprockets 13 and 14 attached to the input disks 5 and 8 and the chains 18 and 19 wound around these sprockets. From 1 6 each input disk 5, The torque is transmitted to 8.
- Power rollers 7 and 10 are sandwiched between the input disks 5 and 8 and the output disks 6 and 9 opposed to the input disks 5 and 8, and the clamping force is controlled by the hydraulic pressure supplied to the hydraulic chamber 12. Since the size is set according to the torque to be transmitted, each of the input discs 5, 8 is rotated, so that the power rollers 7, 10 through the oil film on the rolling surfaces 5a, 8a. The torque is transmitted from the power rollers 7 and 10 to the output disks 6 and 9. In this case, the number of revolutions of the power rollers 7, 10 is the number of revolutions according to the peripheral speed of the input discs 5, 8 at the point of contact with the input discs 5, 8 via the oil film.
- the number of rotations is determined according to the peripheral speed at the point where the power rollers 7, 10 are in contact. Therefore, by tilting the power rollers 7, 10 with respect to the center axis of the output shaft 2, the radius of the contact point with each of the disks 5, 6, 8, 9 is changed, so that the input disks 5, 8 are changed.
- the ratio of the rotational speeds of the output disks 6 and 9, that is, the gear ratio continuously changes.
- the above-mentioned continuously variable transmission employs a double cavity structure in order to increase the torque transmission capacity as a whole.
- the transmission ratio set by the left and right transmission units 3, 4 is basically Is the same as That is, since each of the output disks 6 and 9 is attached to the single output shaft 2, not only does it rotate at the same rotation speed, but also each of the input disks 5 and 8 rotates at the same rotation speed.
- the transmission mechanism connecting the input shaft 16 and each of the input disks 5 and 8 has a bending, It is a chain transmission mechanism with a backlash and the like, and since the input disks 5, 8 are in contact with each other via the thrust pairing 15 and can rotate relative to each other, the The input disks 5 and 8 rotate relative to each other due to the torque resulting from the difference in the speed ratio.
- the input disks 5 and 8 and the output disks 6 and 9 in each of the transmission sections 3 and 4 rotate at a speed corresponding to the speed ratio of each of the transmission sections 3 and 4, so that the power rollers There is no slip between 7 and 10. Alternatively, sleep is suppressed.
- the chain transmission mechanism that transmits torque to the input disks 5 and 8 also functions as a mechanism that enables the relative rotation of the input disks 5 and 8. I have. Therefore, there is no need to separately provide a mechanism for transmitting torque to the input disks 5, 8 and a mechanism for enabling relative rotation of the input disks 5, 8, so that the number of components is reduced, and the size and weight are reduced. Since the number of members that need to be arranged on the same axis as the transmission units 3 and 4 is reduced, the overall length of the continuously variable transmission can be reduced.
- the present invention is not limited to the above specific example, and the winding transmission mechanism may use a mechanism using a belt or a wire in addition to the above-described chain transmission mechanism. Any mechanism may be used as long as it can generate a rotational phase difference due to flexibility, backlash, or the like.
- the present invention relates to any of the cavities (transmission unit) and It suffices if the deviation of the gear ratio at the other cavities (transmission unit) can be absorbed by the relative rotation of the input rotary members or the relative rotation of the output rotary members.
- the output disks may be configured to be rotatable relative to each other, and a winding transmission mechanism may be provided between the output disk and a single output member such as an output shaft.
- the configuration is such that a sprocket is provided between the input disks.
- a member for winding transmission such as a sprocket is provided on the outer peripheral side of the input rotary member or the output rotary member.
- the total number of members can be reduced by further reducing the number of members arranged in the axial direction.
- another mechanism having a differential function such as a differential device called “Harmonic Drive” (trademark) may be used in combination.
- the present invention can be applied not only to a full toroidal type continuously variable transmission but also to a half toroidal type continuously variable transmission.
- the input rotary members or the output rotary members can rotate relative to each other, and the relative rotation is allowed by backlash or gear in the winding transmission mechanism.
- a transitional difference in speed ratio in each transmission section and a corresponding difference in rotation speed are allowed.
- each rotating member It is possible to prevent or suppress the occurrence of a slip between the bearing and the rolling element.
- the input or output transmission mechanism also serves as a mechanism that permits relative rotation as described above, the number of components is small.
- the number of components arranged in series in the axial direction is reduced, the overall length of the continuously variable transmission can be reduced.
- This invention can be utilized in the field
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Friction Gearing (AREA)
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP01272832A EP1260734B1 (en) | 2000-12-28 | 2001-12-21 | Toroidal continuously variable transmission |
US10/182,630 US6764427B2 (en) | 2000-12-28 | 2001-12-21 | Toroidal type continuously variable transmission |
DE60132562T DE60132562T2 (de) | 2000-12-28 | 2001-12-21 | Stufenloses toroidgetriebe |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
JP2000402235A JP3534070B2 (ja) | 2000-12-28 | 2000-12-28 | トロイダル型無段変速機 |
JP2000-402235 | 2000-12-28 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO2002053946A1 true WO2002053946A1 (fr) | 2002-07-11 |
Family
ID=18866567
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/JP2001/011259 WO2002053946A1 (fr) | 2000-12-28 | 2001-12-21 | Transmission a variation continue toroidale |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US6764427B2 (ja) |
EP (1) | EP1260734B1 (ja) |
JP (1) | JP3534070B2 (ja) |
DE (1) | DE60132562T2 (ja) |
WO (1) | WO2002053946A1 (ja) |
Families Citing this family (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
ATE429566T1 (de) * | 2003-04-25 | 2009-05-15 | Intersyn Technologies | Ein stufenloses getriebe verwendendes system und verfahren zur steuerung einer oder mehrerer systemkomponenten |
US7832297B2 (en) | 2005-04-19 | 2010-11-16 | Hewatt Chris B | Method and apparatus for gyroscopic propulsion |
Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JPH0439444A (ja) * | 1990-06-04 | 1992-02-10 | Japan Imeejingu Syst:Kk | 歯付きベルトの使用方法 |
JPH05276719A (ja) * | 1992-03-26 | 1993-10-22 | Seiko Epson Corp | 電気自動車駆動用モータ |
JPH06174034A (ja) | 1992-11-30 | 1994-06-21 | Isuzu Motors Ltd | トロイダル型無段変速機 |
JPH08233054A (ja) | 1995-02-28 | 1996-09-10 | Isuzu Motors Ltd | トロイダル型無段変速機 |
JP2000161452A (ja) * | 1998-09-22 | 2000-06-16 | Ootekku Kk | 人力駆動機構 |
Family Cites Families (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4339966A (en) * | 1980-05-30 | 1982-07-20 | Excelermatic Inc. | Infinitely variable transmission drive arrangement especially for automobiles |
JP3666879B2 (ja) * | 1991-12-05 | 2005-06-29 | 日本精工株式会社 | 四輪駆動車用トロイダル型無段変速機 |
JPH08159229A (ja) * | 1994-11-30 | 1996-06-21 | Mazda Motor Corp | トロイダル型無段変速機 |
JP3391150B2 (ja) * | 1995-05-18 | 2003-03-31 | いすゞ自動車株式会社 | 四輪駆動車用トロイダル型無段変速機 |
JP3538996B2 (ja) * | 1995-09-22 | 2004-06-14 | 日本精工株式会社 | トロイダル型無段変速機 |
DE19703544A1 (de) * | 1997-01-31 | 1998-08-06 | Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen | Reibradgetriebe |
JP3745590B2 (ja) | 2000-06-12 | 2006-02-15 | 光洋精工株式会社 | トロイダル型無段変速機 |
JP3994661B2 (ja) | 2000-12-26 | 2007-10-24 | 株式会社ジェイテクト | トロイダル型無段変速機の温度制御装置 |
JP4345233B2 (ja) * | 2001-01-09 | 2009-10-14 | 日本精工株式会社 | トロイダル型無段変速機 |
-
2000
- 2000-12-28 JP JP2000402235A patent/JP3534070B2/ja not_active Expired - Fee Related
-
2001
- 2001-12-21 US US10/182,630 patent/US6764427B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2001-12-21 WO PCT/JP2001/011259 patent/WO2002053946A1/ja active IP Right Grant
- 2001-12-21 EP EP01272832A patent/EP1260734B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-12-21 DE DE60132562T patent/DE60132562T2/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JPH0439444A (ja) * | 1990-06-04 | 1992-02-10 | Japan Imeejingu Syst:Kk | 歯付きベルトの使用方法 |
JPH05276719A (ja) * | 1992-03-26 | 1993-10-22 | Seiko Epson Corp | 電気自動車駆動用モータ |
JPH06174034A (ja) | 1992-11-30 | 1994-06-21 | Isuzu Motors Ltd | トロイダル型無段変速機 |
JPH08233054A (ja) | 1995-02-28 | 1996-09-10 | Isuzu Motors Ltd | トロイダル型無段変速機 |
JP2000161452A (ja) * | 1998-09-22 | 2000-06-16 | Ootekku Kk | 人力駆動機構 |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
See also references of EP1260734A4 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
EP1260734A1 (en) | 2002-11-27 |
DE60132562T2 (de) | 2009-01-22 |
DE60132562D1 (de) | 2008-03-13 |
JP2002195364A (ja) | 2002-07-10 |
US20030114268A1 (en) | 2003-06-19 |
US6764427B2 (en) | 2004-07-20 |
JP3534070B2 (ja) | 2004-06-07 |
EP1260734B1 (en) | 2008-01-23 |
EP1260734A4 (en) | 2006-05-03 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
JP4062809B2 (ja) | 無段変速機 | |
US7094171B2 (en) | Continuously variable transmission apparatus | |
JP4151300B2 (ja) | 無段変速装置 | |
US7326146B2 (en) | Toroidal-type continuously variable transmission and continuously variable transmission apparatus | |
US6616564B2 (en) | Infinitely variable transmission | |
WO2002053946A1 (fr) | Transmission a variation continue toroidale | |
JPH06174033A (ja) | トロイダル型無段変速機 | |
JP3674264B2 (ja) | 無段変速装置 | |
JP2006308039A (ja) | 無段変速装置 | |
JPH06174036A (ja) | トロイダル型無段変速機 | |
JP2008082357A (ja) | 無段変速装置 | |
JP4826409B2 (ja) | 無段変速装置 | |
JPH06174034A (ja) | トロイダル型無段変速機 | |
JP2003161356A (ja) | トロイダル無段変速機 | |
JP2000088076A (ja) | 無段変速機 | |
JPH0328556A (ja) | 摩擦式無段変速装置 | |
JP2002039320A (ja) | 変速比無限大無段変速機のトルク制限機構 | |
JP4561126B2 (ja) | トロイダル型無段変速機 | |
JP2007255561A (ja) | 無段変速装置 | |
JP2004036804A (ja) | トロイダル型無段変速機 | |
JP4019573B2 (ja) | 無段変速装置 | |
JPH08233054A (ja) | トロイダル型無段変速機 | |
JP2011247388A (ja) | トロイダル型無段変速機 | |
JP2005331078A (ja) | 無段変速機 | |
JPH06174035A (ja) | トロイダル型無段変速機 |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AK | Designated states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): US |
|
AL | Designated countries for regional patents |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE TR |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 10182630 Country of ref document: US |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2001272832 Country of ref document: EP |
|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application | ||
WWP | Wipo information: published in national office |
Ref document number: 2001272832 Country of ref document: EP |
|
WWG | Wipo information: grant in national office |
Ref document number: 2001272832 Country of ref document: EP |