I've designed my own version of a CVT transmission.
Although it may not be as versitile as the Anderson
transmission i'm hoping it would prove to be more
durable.
I'm seeking feed back from the commonsense members
we have (frank, go nuts on this one) and the engineering
members we have for problems, considerations, and anything
that should you feel i should be made aware of when
considering this design.
Obvious things i should point out:
1 - it's not to scale and my animation skills suck.
I also did not bother trying to animate the speed
difference because i feel it should be self
explanitory. (and my animation skills suck)
2 - the "Pressure Plate" that the semi-sphere pushes
against is on a geared/grooven shaft, this is what
makes the shaft turn without the pressure plate slipping
from the shaft.
3 - high tension spring - self explanitory.
4 - the "Sliding Shift Pedel" would have to have some way
to be extreemly lubed for the constant friction of the
ball's shaft.
5 - torque at the elbow joint? durable enough?
As the ball nears the center of the pressure plate
speed should increase.
And, of course, as it nears the edge of the pressure plate
the speed of the transmission gear should decrease.
general feedback anyone?
feasiblity of Design on 1-10?
Durability of design on a 1-10?
Thanks.
Image:
YouTube: