| abstract |
Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a main axle ( 112 ) is adapted to receive a carrier assembly ( 101, 400, 600, 800 ) to facilitate the support of components in a CVT ( 100 ). In another embodiment, a carrier includes a stator support member ( 206, 304, 402, 502, 602, 802 ) and a stator interfacial member ( 208, 504 ). In some embodiments, the stator interfacial member is configured to interact with planet subassemblies of a CVT. Various inventive planet subassemblies ( 108, 406, 806 ) and idler assemblies ( 109, 700 ) can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the planet subassemblies include legs ( 244, 2444, 424, 810 ) configured to have a sliding interface with a carrier assembly. Embodiments of a hub shell ( 102 ), a hub cover ( 104 ) are adapted to house components of a CVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed. |