Continuously variable transmissions: theory and practice
- 1 August 1979
- report
- Published by Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI)
Abstract
The five basic principles that can be used in the design of continuously variable transmissions (CVT) for motor vehicles are examined and compared. These include: hydrostatic, traction drive (V-belt and rolling contact), overrunning clutch, electric, and multispeed gearbox with slipping clutch. Appendix A discusses commercially available CVTs suitable for motor vehicles, and Appendix B describes research and development programs for CVTs.Keywords
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