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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 1992
Filed:
Apr. 01, 1991
Louis Douhairet, Saint-Leger-Des-Vignes, FR;
Daniel Play, Saint-Genis-Les-Ollieres, FR;
Roger Trinquard, Saint-Leger-Des-Vignes, FR;
Caoutchouc Manufacture et Plastiques, Versailles, FR;
Abstract
A flexible transmission device for continuously variable transmissions comprises an endless flexible connecting element and a plurality of transverse links. Each link includes at least one groove into which is engaged the flexible connecting element. The transmission element operates dry, without lubrication. The transmission stirrups, or links, of the transmission element are arranged around an endless core. The endless core is configured in the form of a V-belt. The endless core has oblique walls in contact with interior surfaces of the stirrups or links. The exterior oblique surfaces of the stirrups or links, are in contact with the flanges of the transmission pulleys.