I was thinking again Doug and I decided if Paxton does not need gears neither
do we. At first I rejected the idea as the balls would be too big and heavy
for the reduction ratio we need then I realized they don't need to be balls. 
They could be disk with radiused edges. We already have a source of force to 
keep everything in high pressure contact. No springs needed. Namely the engine 
oil pressure annular clutch throw out cylinder. This means it does double duty 
by keeping the CVT in contact and the friction planetary in contact. 
Also when the engine oil pressure is released the planetary is disengaged along
with the CVT. This reduces the inertia load on the turbo charger allowing
it to spin up faster in automotive use.

I suspect the oiling will work better as you don't have a bunch of teeth zinging 
around in several circles at supersonic velocities.

This should cut the cost greatly. No need for expensive high precision gears.


Paul Lamar
 
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