Joseph Worth Lane

Address:

310 Butterfly Dr, Taneytown, MD 21787

Phone:

4107564329

VIN:

JTDKB20U477606324

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

PRIUS

Year:

2007

US Patent:

8083621, Dec 27, 2011

Filed:

Nov 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/267098

Inventors:

Joseph C. Lane - Venetia PA, US

International Classification:

F16H 59/00

US Classification:

474 50, 474 52, 474 53, 474 70

Abstract:

A multiple-ratio drive transmission comprises first and second spaced disc systems, each system of which is composed of three separate discs: (1) a retention disc located at an outermost side; a pin receiving disc located at an innermost side; and, (3) a pin holding disc sandwiched between. Each disc comprises concentric rings of proportionally spaced holes through which corresponding pins are maintained, inserted, retracted, or traversed. As the disc system rotates, each pin on a ring associated for a selected gear passes through a shifting zone in which a ramp mechanism is inserted. A plurality of selection cams rotates to urge a sequential outward deflection of cams. By rotating the selection cam, sequential deflection cams extend into the drive position; they urge a pivoting of a select deflection ramp. The ramp for the pre-selected gear ratio causes the ring to extend to the drive position. As the pins lift, the chain impinges and the gear ratio completely changes during one revolution.

US Patent:

8257209, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Apr 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/083705

Inventors:

Joseph C. Lane - Venetia PA, US
Robert S. Siegwart - Pittsburgh PA, US
Thomas P. O'Donnell - Venetia PA, US

International Classification:

F16H 9/10

US Classification:

474 53, 474 56, 474 70

Abstract:

A versatile, variable gear ratio mechanical transmission system is providing having similar first and second spaced Disc Subsystems connected by a belt or chain. Each subsystem of which comprises three primary components: (1) a Shift Actuation Structure located at one outermost side; (2) a Receiving Disc located at the opposite side; and, (3) a Retention Disc sandwiched between. The Retention and Receiving Discs accommodate concentric rings of proportionally spaced holes in which corresponding smooth, contoured or toothed Headed Pins are maintained, engaged, or retracted. When the pins are engaged, they span the slot between the Receiving Disc and Retention Disc and interface with the conveyance transferring load from Driving Disc Subassembly to the Driven Disc Subassembly.