Patent classifications
F16H29/00
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WITH UNIFORM INPUT-TO-OUTPUT RATIO THAT IS NON- DEPENDENT ON FRICTION
This invention is an all gear continuously variable transmission that is non-dependent on friction. It can me be used in high torque applications. It offers a steady and uniform output for a steady and uniform input. It allows a co-axial input and output thereby by using a planetary gear system the output can be made continuous from forward to reverse. This uses a scotch-yoke mechanism to convert rotational motion to a linear reciprocating motion. The linear distance of this reciprocating motion-stroke is changed by altering the crankpin location of the scotch-yoke mechanism. This reciprocating motion is converted to a rocking motion by using a rack and pinion and later converted to a unidirectional motion via a One-Way-Bearing. A set of non-circular gears are used to achieve a steady and uniform output. It employs a very simple mechanism to change the ratio between the input and output of the transmission.
Continuous variable transmission with uniform input-to-output ratio that is non-dependent on friction
A continuously variable transmission (CVT) that does not depend on friction to transmit power. A constant and uniform output angular velocity can be achieved when the input angular velocity is constant and uniform by modifying the rate of change of angular displacement of the input disk using a set of non-circular gears. Co-axial input and output can also be achieved.
Cap unit and printer
Provided is a cap unit that can prevent or suppress collision between the drive gear and intermittent gear when the drive gear and intermittent gear begin to mesh. A cap unit 25 has a moving mechanism 28 that moves a cap 26. The moving mechanism 28 has an intermittent cam gear 36 with a cam channel 43; a drive gear 35; and a cap holder 45. The cap holder 45 includes a holding member 48 that holds the cap 26; a cam follower pin 49; a pin support mechanism 50 that supports the cam follower pin 49; and a coil spring 51 that urges the cam follower pin 49 toward the bottom 43a of the cam channel 43. A slope 57 is disposed to the bottom 43a of the cam channel 43. The cam follower pin 49 is on the slope 57 when meshing of the intermittent cam gear 36 and drive gear 35 is disengaged, and the intermittent cam gear 36 turns in conjunction with the cam follower pin 49 moving on the slope 57 due to the urging force of the coil spring 51.