F16D43/06

Clutch weight for continuously variable transmission

A clutch weight for a continuously variable transmission is disclosed. The clutch weight, in certain examples, includes a body having a first end having a pivot pin opening and a second end opposite the first end, a curvilinear surface disposed between the first end and the second end configured to engage a roller, and wherein the roller contacts the curvilinear surface at least at a first contact position, and a center of mass of the body disposed a distance Y from a center of the pivot pin opening and a distance X from the first contact position, and where a ratio of X to Y is in the range of between about 0.526 and 0.558.

Clutch weight for continuously variable transmission

A clutch weight for a continuously variable transmission is disclosed. The clutch weight, in certain examples, includes a body having a first end having a pivot pin opening and a second end opposite the first end, a curvilinear surface disposed between the first end and the second end configured to engage a roller, and wherein the roller contacts the curvilinear surface at least at a first contact position, and a center of mass of the body disposed a distance Y from a center of the pivot pin opening and a distance X from the first contact position, and where a ratio of X to Y is in the range of between about 0.526 and 0.558.

Adjustable mass clutch weight
11493100 · 2022-11-08 ·

An adjustable mass clutch weight for use in a CVT clutch is provided. The adjustable mass clutch weight may include an elongate body having a heel and a tip; a first protrusion having external threads extending from a first side of the elongate body at the heel. The adjustable mass clutch weight may also include a second protrusion having external threads extending from a second side of the elongate body at the heel. The adjustable mass clutch weight may also include a mounting aperture extending through the first protrusion, the elongate body and the second protrusion; and at least one mass adjustment weight with a threaded aperture extending through the at least one mass adjustment weight. The at least one mass adjustment weight may be coupled to the first threaded protrusion and/or the second threaded protrusion to adjust the mass of the adjustable mass clutch weight at the heel of the elongate body.

Adjustable mass clutch weight
11493100 · 2022-11-08 ·

An adjustable mass clutch weight for use in a CVT clutch is provided. The adjustable mass clutch weight may include an elongate body having a heel and a tip; a first protrusion having external threads extending from a first side of the elongate body at the heel. The adjustable mass clutch weight may also include a second protrusion having external threads extending from a second side of the elongate body at the heel. The adjustable mass clutch weight may also include a mounting aperture extending through the first protrusion, the elongate body and the second protrusion; and at least one mass adjustment weight with a threaded aperture extending through the at least one mass adjustment weight. The at least one mass adjustment weight may be coupled to the first threaded protrusion and/or the second threaded protrusion to adjust the mass of the adjustable mass clutch weight at the heel of the elongate body.

CLUTCH WEIGHT FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
20220196087 · 2022-06-23 ·

A clutch weight for a continuously variable transmission is disclosed. The clutch weight, in certain examples, includes a body having a first end having a pivot pin opening and a second end opposite the first end, a curvilinear surface disposed between the first end and the second end configured to engage a roller, and wherein the roller contacts the curvilinear surface at least at a first contact position, and a center of mass of the body disposed a distance Y from a center of the pivot pin opening and a distance X from the first contact position, and where a ratio of X to Y is in the range of between about 0.526 and 0.558.

CLUTCH WEIGHT FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
20220196087 · 2022-06-23 ·

A clutch weight for a continuously variable transmission is disclosed. The clutch weight, in certain examples, includes a body having a first end having a pivot pin opening and a second end opposite the first end, a curvilinear surface disposed between the first end and the second end configured to engage a roller, and wherein the roller contacts the curvilinear surface at least at a first contact position, and a center of mass of the body disposed a distance Y from a center of the pivot pin opening and a distance X from the first contact position, and where a ratio of X to Y is in the range of between about 0.526 and 0.558.

CLUTCH WEIGHT FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
20230272827 · 2023-08-31 ·

A clutch weight for a continuously variable transmission is disclosed. The clutch weight, in certain examples, includes a body having a first end having a pivot pin opening and a second end opposite the first end, a curvilinear surface disposed between the first end and the second end configured to engage a roller, and wherein the roller contacts the curvilinear surface at least at a first contact position, and a center of mass of the body disposed a distance Y from a center of the pivot pin opening and a distance X from the first contact position, and where a ratio of X to Y is in the range of between about 0.499 and 0.685.

CLUTCH WEIGHT FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
20230272827 · 2023-08-31 ·

A clutch weight for a continuously variable transmission is disclosed. The clutch weight, in certain examples, includes a body having a first end having a pivot pin opening and a second end opposite the first end, a curvilinear surface disposed between the first end and the second end configured to engage a roller, and wherein the roller contacts the curvilinear surface at least at a first contact position, and a center of mass of the body disposed a distance Y from a center of the pivot pin opening and a distance X from the first contact position, and where a ratio of X to Y is in the range of between about 0.499 and 0.685.

ADJUSTABLE MASS CLUTCH WEIGHT
20220145948 · 2022-05-12 ·

An adjustable mass clutch weight for use in a CVT clutch is provided. The adjustable mass clutch weight may include an elongate body having a heel and a tip; a first protrusion having external threads extending from a first side of the elongate body at the heel. The adjustable mass clutch weight may also include a second protrusion having external threads extending from a second side of the elongate body at the heel. The adjustable mass clutch weight may also include a mounting aperture extending through the first protrusion, the elongate body and the second protrusion; and at least one mass adjustment weight with a threaded aperture extending through the at least one mass adjustment weight. The at least one mass adjustment weight may be coupled to the first threaded protrusion and/or the second threaded protrusion to adjust the mass of the adjustable mass clutch weight at the heel of the elongate body.

ADJUSTABLE MASS CLUTCH WEIGHT
20220145948 · 2022-05-12 ·

An adjustable mass clutch weight for use in a CVT clutch is provided. The adjustable mass clutch weight may include an elongate body having a heel and a tip; a first protrusion having external threads extending from a first side of the elongate body at the heel. The adjustable mass clutch weight may also include a second protrusion having external threads extending from a second side of the elongate body at the heel. The adjustable mass clutch weight may also include a mounting aperture extending through the first protrusion, the elongate body and the second protrusion; and at least one mass adjustment weight with a threaded aperture extending through the at least one mass adjustment weight. The at least one mass adjustment weight may be coupled to the first threaded protrusion and/or the second threaded protrusion to adjust the mass of the adjustable mass clutch weight at the heel of the elongate body.