Two Channel Transmission With Speed Variator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current differential output control systems and two-channel transmission technologies face limitations in accommodating various engineered systems, particularly in achieving high stability and efficient torque and speed control across different applications.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a two-channel transmission apparatus comprising a differential or epicyclic gear train with a speed variator, including a controllable continuously variable transmission (CVT) and adjustable mechanical links, allows for flexible control of rotation speeds and torques by adjusting the relative speeds of linked differential inputs, enabling efficient operation across diverse applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a differential or epicyclic gear train is used for torque transmission, then torque distribution to multiple outputs is achieved, but the system lacks flexibility in controlling rotation speeds and torques for diverse applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds a speed variator mechanism within the differential or epicyclic gear train structure. The speed variator, which includes variable ratio transmission elements, is nested inside the existing gear train components, allowing compact integration of speed control functionality without significantly increasing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a speed variator with continuously variable transmission capability that dynamically adjusts the ratio between input and output shafts. This dynamic adjustment mechanism allows the system to adapt rotation speeds and torques in real-time based on application requirements, transforming a static gear train into a dynamically controllable transmission system
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional differential output control apparatus is used, then basic torque distribution is achieved, but the system cannot accommodate various engineered systems and applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the transmission apparatus with a universal speed variator mechanism that can be applied across multiple differential and epicyclic gear train configurations. The speed variator serves multiple functions including speed control, torque regulation, and ratio adjustment, making the system adaptable to various engineered systems while maintaining ease of operation through a unified control interface
3Adaptability or versatility
If a speed variator with CVT is added to control output speeds, then flexibility and adaptability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the speed variator mechanism with the differential or epicyclic gear train into a single integrated transmission apparatus. The CVT components are combined with the gear train elements such that they share common structural supports and mounting points, reducing overall system complexity despite the addition of variable speed control functionality
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AI summary
Technologies relating to two channel transmissions are disclosed. A two channel transmission may comprise a differential or epicyclic gear train disposed inside a case, with input/output shafts extending out of case. A speed variator may link inputs and outputs of the differential or epicyclic gear train. The speed variator may comprise, inter alia, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a speed range gear. The CVT may link to an input/output shaft outside the case, and the speed range gear may link to an input/output shaft or carrier gear inside the case. In high-stability embodiments, the speed variator may be replaced by a belt or a set of gears.