A Transaxle Design for a Traction Continuously Variable Transmission for Automobiles

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Kraus, Charles E., author.

Conference Name:

1980 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1980-02-25 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1980

Summary:

A continuously variable, wide ratio range, traction transmission (CVT) is discussed as a transaxle design for automotive use. A configuration positively driving both wheels and eliminating a separate differential promises lower manufacturing costs, better vehicle performance and higher fuel mileage. The over 90% efficient and very quiet CVT depends on a traction design able to take a very high shock loading with a long maintenance free life. Traction requirements and solutions are discussed. Applications to I.C., electric and hybrid vehicles explain the need for a CVT with a wide ratio range

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Publisher Number:

800102

Access Restriction:

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