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Continuously variable transmissions: theory and practice

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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.
Authors: Beachley, N.H.; Frank, A.A.
Publication Date:1979 Aug 01
OSTI Identifier: 5529813
Report Number(s):UCRL-15037
DOE Contract Number:W-7405-ENG-48
Resource Type:Technical Report
Research Org:California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
Country of Publication:United States
Language:English
Format: Size: Pages: 50
Subject:33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; AUTOMOBILES; MECHANICAL TRANSMISSIONS; DESIGN; OPERATION; MACHINE PARTS; VEHICLES
Availability:Dep.; NTIS, PC A03/MF A01.
Update Date:2013 Apr 15

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