The invention relates to a continuously variable transmission (10). The continuously variable transmission (10) comprises an outer rotary part (14), an inner rotary part (13) which is arranged in the outer rotary part (14) such that the inner and/or the outer rotary part (13, 14) are rotatable relative to one another, several coupling mechanisms (18) for coupling the inner and outer rotary part (13, 14) with one another, an adjustment device for eccentric adjustment of the inner and outer rotary part (13, 14) relative to one another and at least one first lubricant guiding device (220) for guiding at least some of a lubricant from the shell surface of the inner rotary part (13) to a region of a coupling mechanism (18) lying radially further outwards with respect to the rotational axis of the inner rotary part (13)

To provide a drive force transmission device that is capable of transmitting elastic energy of an elastic member to an output shaft with a simpler structure than the structure of the related art. A drive force transmission device includes a first shaft (input shaft), and a second shaft (a crankshaft, a crank disc, an intermediate shaft). A force is applied to the second shaft in a predetermined direction of rotation and in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation. The force varies in strength in association with the rotation. The first shaft is connected to the second shaft, and transmission of a drive force of the first shaft to the second shaft is enabled.

To provide a drive force transmission device that is capable of transmitting elastic energy of an elastic member to an output shaft with a simpler structure than the structure of the related art. A drive force transmission device includes a first shaft (input shaft), and a second shaft (a crankshaft, a crank disc, an intermediate shaft). A force is applied to the second shaft in a predetermined direction of rotation and in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation. The force varies in strength in association with the rotation. The first shaft is connected to the second shaft, and transmission of a drive force of the first shaft to the second shaft is enabled.

A transmission or actuator offering one or more rotational outputs proportionate in speed and direction to that of a common rotational input, each with its own ratio coupled with a controllable dynamic slip/compliance element and optionally either of a one-way bearing or brake preventing back driving. Ratios are continuously variable between positive and negative values, including infinity, varied by mechanical or electromechanical actuators under external or computer control. The transmission may intrinsically integrate multiple partial transmissions for increasing torque capability, rapidly changing between alternate settings, and/or to drive multiple outputs with customizable design. A communicating system of such distributed transmissions forming a hierarchy or network, each transmission driven directly by a motor, indirectly by the output of another transmission, or both, including indirect cumulative forward and back driving throughout the hierarchy or network. Such a network of actuators for complex robotic, manufacturing, movement, or transport applications.

A transmission or actuator offering one or more rotational outputs proportionate in speed and direction to that of a common rotational input, each with its own ratio coupled with a controllable dynamic slip/compliance element and optionally either of a one-way bearing or brake preventing back driving. Ratios are continuously variable between positive and negative values, including infinity, varied by mechanical or electromechanical actuators under external or computer control. The transmission may intrinsically integrate multiple partial transmissions for increasing torque capability, rapidly changing between alternate settings, and/or to drive multiple outputs with customizable design. A communicating system of such distributed transmissions forming a hierarchy or network, each transmission driven directly by a motor, indirectly by the output of another transmission, or both, including indirect cumulative forward and back driving throughout the hierarchy or network. Such a network of actuators for complex robotic, manufacturing, movement, or transport applications.

The invention relates to a continuously variable transmission. The continuously variable transmission comprises an outer rotary part, an inner rotary part which is arranged in the outer rotary part such that the inner and/or the outer rotary part are rotatable relative to one another, several coupling mechanisms for coupling the inner and outer rotary part with one another, an adjustment device for eccentric adjustment of the inner and outer rotary part relative to one another, a pump for delivering a lubricant into the transmission along a shell surface of the inner rotary part, and sealing elements which are arranged on the inner rotary part in the coupling mechanisms, or nozzles for delivering a predetermined amount of lubricant to the particular coupling mechanism.

The invention relates to a continuously variable transmission. The continuously variable transmission comprises an outer rotary part, an inner rotary part which is arranged in the outer rotary part such that the inner and/or the outer rotary part are rotatable relative to one another, several coupling mechanisms for coupling the inner and outer rotary part with one another, an adjustment device for eccentric adjustment of the inner and outer rotary part relative to one another, a pump for delivering a lubricant into the transmission along a shell surface of the inner rotary part, and sealing elements which are arranged on the inner rotary part in the coupling mechanisms, or nozzles for delivering a predetermined amount of lubricant to the particular coupling mechanism.

The invention relates to a continuously variable transmission (10). The continuously variable transmission (10) comprises an outer rotary part (14), an inner rotary part (13) which is arranged in the outer rotary part (14) such that the inner and/or the outer rotary part (13, 14) are rotatable relative to one another, several coupling mechanisms (18) for coupling the inner and outer rotary part (13, 14) with one another, an adjustment device for eccentric adjustment of the inner and outer rotary part (13, 14) relative to one another and at least one first lubricant guiding device (220) for guiding at least some of a lubricant from the shell surface of the inner rotary part (13) to a region of a coupling mechanism (18) lying radially further outwards with respect to the rotational axis of the inner rotary part (13).

A transmission or actuator offering one or more rotational outputs proportionate in speed and direction to that of a common rotational input, each with its own ratio coupled with a controllable dynamic slip/compliance element and optionally either of a one-way bearing or brake preventing back driving. Ratios are continuously variable between positive and negative values, including infinity, varied by mechanical or electromechanical actuators under external or computer control. The transmission may intrinsically integrate multiple partial transmissions for increasing torque capability, rapidly changing between alternate settings, and/or to drive multiple outputs with customizable design. A communicating system of such distributed transmissions forming a hierarchy or network, each transmission driven directly by a motor, indirectly by the output of another transmission, or both, including indirect cumulative forward and back driving throughout the hierarchy or network. Such a network of actuators for complex robotic, manufacturing, movement, or transport applications.

A transmission or actuator offering one or more rotational outputs proportionate in speed and direction to that of a common rotational input, each with its own ratio coupled with a controllable dynamic slip/compliance element and optionally either of a one-way bearing or brake preventing back driving. Ratios are continuously variable between positive and negative values, including infinity, varied by mechanical or electromechanical actuators under external or computer control. The transmission may intrinsically integrate multiple partial transmissions for increasing torque capability, rapidly changing between alternate settings, and/or to drive multiple outputs with customizable design. A communicating system of such distributed transmissions forming a hierarchy or network, each transmission driven directly by a motor, indirectly by the output of another transmission, or both, including indirect cumulative forward and back driving throughout the hierarchy or network. Such a network of actuators for complex robotic, manufacturing, movement, or transport applications.