US Patent:
20180298993, Oct 18, 2018
Inventors:
- Moline IL, US
Kyle K. McKinzie - Altamont KS, US
Clayton G. Janasek - Independence KS, US
Alec B. Hendryx - Coffeyville KS, US
Reginald M. Bindl - Bettendorf IA, US
International Classification:
F16H 3/72
Abstract:
An infinitely variable transmission (IVT) for a work vehicle includes a variator with a first transmission component configured to receive engine power from an engine, a second transmission component configured to receive IVP power from an IVP machine, and an output transmission component configured output summed engine power and IVP power. The IVT also includes a power reverser that connects the engine to the first transmission component of the variator and that transfers engine power to the first transmission component. The power reverser has a forward mode and a reverse mode. The power reverser, in the forward mode, is configured to rotate the first transmission component in a forward direction. The power reverser, in the reverse mode, is configured to rotate the first transmission component in a reverse direction.