Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT) having a variator provided with a plurality of tilting spherical planets. In one embodiment, a variator is provided with multiple planet arrays. In another embodiment,
Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT) having a variator provided with a plurality of tilting spherical planets. In one embodiment, a variator is provided with multiple planet arrays. In another embodiment, a hydraulic system is configured to control the transmission ratio of the IVT. Various inventive idler assemblies and planet-pivot arm assemblies can be used to facilitate adjusting the transmission speed ratio of an IVT. Embodiments of a transmission housing and bell housing are adapted to house components of an IVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the IVT to support operation and/or functionality of the IVT. Various related devices include embodiments of, for example, a control feedback mechanism, axial force generation and management mechanisms, a control valve integral with an input shaft, and a rotatable carrier configured to support planet-pivot arm assemblies.
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1. A method of changing the ratio of a variator of a continuously variable or infinitely variable transmission (CVT/IVT), the variator comprising a plurality of spherical rollers arranged about a central axis and interposed between a first traction ring and a second traction ring, each spherical rol
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A method of changing the ratio of a variator of a continuously variable or infinitely variable transmission (CVT/IVT), the variator comprising a plurality of spherical rollers arranged about a central axis and interposed between a first traction ring and a second traction ring, each spherical roller being rotatable about an axle, the method comprising the steps of: determining a desired speed ratio for the transmission;sending a control signal to a hydraulic control valve operably coupled to a plurality of hydraulic pistons, wherein the plurality of planet axles of the variator are operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of hydraulic pistons; andsupplying a hydraulic pressure from the hydraulic control valve to at least one of the plurality of hydraulic pistons based on the control signal, wherein one or more of the hydraulic pressure and the rate at which hydraulic pressure is applied actuates a change in a tilt angle of at least one of the planet axles to the desired speed ratio. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein actuating a change in the tilt angle of at least one of the planet axles comprises axially translating at least one of the plurality of hydraulic pistons. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein sending a control signal to the hydraulic control valve comprises providing a pilot pressure to the hydraulic control valve, the pilot pressure configured to indicate a desired tilt angle of the plurality of planet axles. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein providing a pilot pressure comprises configuring a resolution of the pilot pressure to be about 20 psi for every 1 degree of tilt angle. 5. A method of shifting a continuously or infinitely variable transmission having a variator, the variator comprising a plurality of spherical rollers arranged about a central axis and interposed between a first traction ring and a second traction ring, each spherical roller being rotatable about an axle, the method comprising the steps of: hydraulically coupling a control valve to a control piston;coupling the control piston to a feedback spring;sending a pilot pressure indicative of a desired tilt angle of the of planet axles to the control valve, wherein the pilot pressure range is a function of a spring rate of the feedback spring, a total deflection range of the feedback spring, and an area of the control piston; andactuating a tilting of at least one planet axle based at least in part on the pilot pressure, whereby tilting the planet axle changes the speed ratio of the transmission. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein coupling the control piston to the feedback spring comprises providing means for adjusting a preload for the feedback spring, the preload of the feedback spring configured to establish the magnitude of the pilot pressure. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein hydraulically coupling the control valve to the control piston comprises regulating and supplying a hydraulic pressure to the control piston using the control valve. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein actuating a tilting of the at least one planet axle comprises axially translating the control piston. 9. A method of shifting an infinitely variable transmission comprising a plurality of spherical rollers arranged about a central axis and interposed between a first traction ring and a second traction ring, each spherical roller being rotatable about an axle coupled at both ends to a pivot arm of a plurality of pivot arms, the method comprising the steps of: operably coupling a feedback mechanism to the plurality of pivot arms;operably coupling a pressure regulator to the feedback mechanism;delivering one or more indications of a state of the plurality of pivot arms from the feedback mechanism to the regulator;receiving a control signal at the pressure regulator;regulating a hydraulic pressure with the pressure regulator, the hydraulic pressure based at least in part on the combination of the control signal and the one or more indications of the state of the plurality of pivot arms; andactuating a transmission ratio adjustment by using the hydraulic pressure to move the plurality of pivot arms. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising operably coupling a synchronizer to the plurality of pivot arms, the synchronizer configured to operably couple to the feedback mechanism. 11. The method of claim 9, wherein receiving a control signal comprises providing a pilot pressure configured to indicate a desired transmission ratio. 12. A shifting mechanism for a continuously or infinitely variable transmission (C/IVT) having a variator, the variator comprising a plurality of spherical rollers arranged about a central axis and interposed between a first traction ring and a second traction ring, each spherical roller being rotatable about an axle, the shifting mechanism comprising: a control valve configured to be housed in a cavity of an input shaft of the C/IVT;a control piston in fluid communication with the control valve; anda pivot pin hub operationally coupled to the control piston, the pivot pin hub operably coupled to a pivot arm of the C/IVT. 13. The shifting mechanism of claim 12, wherein the control piston is adapted to axially translate the pivot pin hub. 14. The shifting mechanism of claim 13, wherein the axial movement of the pivot pin hub corresponds to a tilting of the pivot arm. 15. The shifting mechanism of claim 14, wherein the tilting of the pivot arm shifts the C/IVT.
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