Continuously variable automatic mechanical transmission with a transmission ratio from infinity to less than one.

摘要

An apparatus of the type making use of the centrifugal forces comprises at least one driven plate (3) carrying at least one continuous circular track (13) eccentric with respect to the common axis (0) of the driving and driven shafts, and guide wheels (4) which rotate inside the circular track (13) by being mounted rotatably around respective longitudinal axes (B), each of these guide wheels (4) being carried by a connecting piece (5) linked to an articulation axis (C) on the driving hub (1). Each connecting piece (5) carrying a guide wheel (4) is articulated onto the outer part of a governor weight (6) which is itself articulated onto the hub (1) integral with the driven shaft (2). …IMAGE…