(under the class definition) Subject matter and further including means for applying a substance between contacting moving parts to reduce friction between the contacting parts. [figure] [caption] In a toroidal-type continuously variable transmission having a center shaft, input and output discs mounted on the center shaft, friction rollers confined in a toroidal cavity formed between the input and output discs, and a loading cam mechanism for applying an axial thrust load on the input disc in accordance with an input torque; there is provided an annular oil receiving member which forms an annular oil reservoir around the center shaft for collecting a lubricating oil discharged from a hole of the center shaft, and storing the oil so as to immerse cam rollers and/or a thrust bearing of the loading cam mechanism.
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184, Lubrication, for lubricating devices and systems in general.
