A chain belt for a continuously variable transmission which has a plurality of links and a plurality of coupling members which connect the plurality of links together. Each of the coupling members has a first end with a first bore and a second end with a second bore. A first retaining pin is fastened within the first bore of each of the coupling members and a second retaining pin is fastened within the second bore of each of the coupling members. The first and second retaining pins retain the plurality of links on the coupling member.

A chain belt for a continuously variable transmission which has a plurality of links and a plurality of coupling members which connect the plurality of links together. Each of the coupling members has a first end with a first bore and a second end with a second bore. A first retaining pin is fastened within the first bore of each of the coupling members and a second retaining pin is fastened within the second bore of each of the coupling members. The first and second retaining pins retain the plurality of links on the coupling member.

A plate link chain for a continuously variable transmission in a motor vehicle comprising chain links. The chain links have link plates coupled to one another by pairs of rocker pins and at least two different sprocket pitches. At least one absorption mass is arranged between two pairs of rocker pins in an absorption space within a link plate inner contour.

A plate link chain for a continuously variable transmission in a motor vehicle comprising chain links. The chain links have link plates coupled to one another by pairs of rocker pins and at least two different sprocket pitches. At least one absorption mass is arranged between two pairs of rocker pins in an absorption space within a link plate inner contour.

A continuously-variable transmission (CVT) assembly is employed for transmitting a torque from an external power-source. The CVT includes a variable-diameter input pulley and a variable-diameter output pulley, each having a respective range of adjustment. The CVT also includes a continuous torque-transmitting element extending between the variable-diameter input pulley and the variable-diameter output pulley, and thereby operatively connecting the input pulley to the output pulley. The CVT additionally includes a first elastic element having a first zero stiffness over the range of adjustment of the variable-diameter input pulley and configured to apply a first constant spring clamping force via the input pulley to the continuous torque-transmitting element. Furthermore, the CVT includes a second elastic element having a second zero stiffness over the range of adjustment of the variable-diameter input pulley and configured to apply a second constant spring clamping force via the output pulley to the continuous torque-transmitting element.

A Torque Transmitting Chain Member (FIGS. 28 and 29), a Non-Torque Transmitting Chain Member (FIGS. 46 and 47), and an Inverted Toothed Leveling Loop (FIGS. 54 to 57) that can be used to construct a cheaper and better performing cone for toothed CVTs; by: a) allowing for the use of a uniformed surface cone, instead of a cone that has raised and recessed surfaces to account for the base of the Torque Transmitting Chain Member and Non-Torque Transmitting Chain Member; and by b) allowing for smooth and efficient torque transmission by having the chain used with said cone resting on an Inverted Toothed Leveling Loop that is always resting on the surface of its cone regardless of whether the Torque Transmitting Chain Member and/or Non-Torque Transmitting Chain Member are engaged with their chain or not.

A number of variations may include a product that may include a linking member that may have links arranged in rows that have multiple pitch lengths. Each of the rows may have at least one link. Each of the multiple pitch lengths may be a discrete length that may be different from others of the multiple pitch lengths. The rows may be arranged along the linking member in a repeating sequence of the multiple pitch lengths.

A number of variations may include a product that may include a linking member that may have links arranged in rows that have multiple pitch lengths. Each of the rows may have at least one link. Each of the multiple pitch lengths may be a discrete length that may be different from others of the multiple pitch lengths. The rows may be arranged along the linking member in a repeating sequence of the multiple pitch lengths.

A plate link chain for a continuously variable cone pulley transmission is disclosed. The plate link chain includes a first chain link, a second chain link, and a third chain link having plates and being connected to one another by joints having rocker pins. The rocker pins have end faces configured to transmit friction forces between the plate link chain and cone pulleys, wherein at least one of the plates has at least one overlapping tip. The first, second, and third chain links form a triplet and have different plate assemblies comprised of a first plate unit or a second plate unit, each of the chain links having at least one plate positioned transversely to a running direction of the plate link chain and are repeated in the running direction of the plate link chain.

A plate link chain for a continuously variable cone pulley transmission is disclosed. The plate link chain includes a first chain link, a second chain link, and a third chain link having plates and being connected to one another by joints having rocker pins. The rocker pins have end faces configured to transmit friction forces between the plate link chain and cone pulleys, wherein at least one of the plates has at least one overlapping tip. The first, second, and third chain links form a triplet and have different plate assemblies comprised of a first plate unit or a second plate unit, each of the chain links having at least one plate positioned transversely to a running direction of the plate link chain and are repeated in the running direction of the plate link chain.