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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2005
Hiroaki Kuroda, Mishima, JP;
Eiichiro Muramatsu, Fuji, JP;
Kazuhiro Mizumiya, Kawasaki, JP;
Makoto Momoi, Ayase, JP;
Tomoo Kawagoshi, Machida, JP;
Masanori Taguchi, Takasaki, JP;
Hiroaki Kuroda, Mishima, JP;
Eiichiro Muramatsu, Fuji, JP;
Kazuhiro Mizumiya, Kawasaki, JP;
Makoto Momoi, Ayase, JP;
Tomoo Kawagoshi, Machida, JP;
Masanori Taguchi, Takasaki, JP;
Jatco Ltd., , JP;
Abstract
A Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) belt inspection device comprising a detection section for a running track and a determination section for distinguishing at least whether the cause of that running track is a substance attributable to an impurity, such as metal powder, etc. or an object attributable to an irregular-shaped area based on the periodicity of that running track. Particularly, when the cause of a running track is determined to be a substance attributable to an innocuous impurity, such as metal powder, etc., unnecessary part replacements can be avoided and a significant cost reduction achieved.