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Variable speed transmission

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5444221
This patent describes a variable speed transmission for adjusting torque output. It comprises a variably extendable offset cam adjustably attached to a rotatable drive shaft providing torque inputs to the transmission; means variably associated with the cam to extend the cam a distance from the drive shaft selected by a user; a stationary housing journal mounted to the drive shaft defining a chamber surrounding the cam to accommodate its variable rotation; a plurality of retractably mounted push rods having first ends and second ends slideably mounted within the housing apertures; a rotatable casing journal mounted to the drive shaft and encasing the stationary housing; and means associated with the casing to translate the output rotation to a drive train.
Assignee:
DJH Engineering Center, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
Patent Number(s):
US 4856378
Application Number:
PPN: US 7146429A
OSTI ID:
5444221
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English