Hi
I was online reading about CVT types and stumbled upon attached Patent application for a unique CVT idea from 1983!
it looks feasible but I don't seem to find any actual application for it. This is surprising as it seems to solve common problem with current CVTs especially regarding high torque handling.
anyone has any idea why such idea wasn't adopted in the automotive or heavy equipment industries?
below is link to patent for anyone interested
I was online reading about CVT types and stumbled upon attached Patent application for a unique CVT idea from 1983!
it looks feasible but I don't seem to find any actual application for it. This is surprising as it seems to solve common problem with current CVTs especially regarding high torque handling.
anyone has any idea why such idea wasn't adopted in the automotive or heavy equipment industries?
below is link to patent for anyone interested
EP0108577A1 - Power transmission apparatus - Google Patents
Power transmission apparatus for driving an output shaft (3) from an input shaft (2) comprising a fluid cylinder (36) secured to the output shaft (3) and a piston (35) slidably mounted in the cylinder. The piston (35) is driven in reciprocal movement in the cylinder (36) in response to rotation...
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