Anyone know the mass and moment of inertia for a typical automobile engine flywheel? Does high frequency, low intensity flutuating shock load damages engine? I...
I like to use the english system since it equates to feet, pounds, Mph, etc. The unit of mass in the english system is 32.16 pounds = 1 slug. A typical v-8 is...
This is not a CVT but it seems to be interesting enough : http://www.api-racing.com/transmissions.htm ( non active URL ) And one interesting article on...
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May 8, 2005 3:36 pm
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In a message dated 4/14/05 4:13:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ewaldc@... writes: http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102168 What are your reactions...
There are circumstances where the engine rpm is fixed and the gear ratio shift up to accelerate the car. (CVT equipped) There are also circumstances where the...
I am doing some initial research for the feasability of an electronically actuated V-Belt IVT. The power transmission requirements will be less than 10...
Almost all of the newer garden tractor/ riding mowers use electric solenoids for the blade engagement. Try your local lawn mower shop for sizes and prices. Vic...
... that can be mechically "moved"...However, if you do research of the manufactureers of cvt sheaves you will find lots of combinations that have been...
... I found a very interesting CVT design that I may be borrowing some designs from. http://www.globalsuzuki.com/gcm/bigheart/002.html I plan to use a PID...
Continuously Variable Transmission Committee - Public Forum http://forums.sae.org/access/dispatch.cgi/TEVTDTS11_pf/saveWS/automotive CVT _ it yields a jerky...
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May 18, 2005 1:18 am
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This article on the MINI Convertible CVT left a lot to be desired. Everyone is entitled to their opinion is how I'll leave it, except to add that the driving...
I'm currently researching Powertrains and I'm interested in an invention called the 'Floating Sprocket Bar' CVT. It uses a mechanical system to engage...
Nissan's production of push belt CVT's: http://www.nissannews.com/corporate/news/current/20052802_59951.doc ... some ... for ... is rated ... reported loss ......
CVT RIP? http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/content/11098616361346011107/ for bikes: ...
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May 19, 2005 5:04 pm
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Very interesting links. I have viewed or revisited most of them. I'll try to use these links to introduce a "new" concept. 1. Sorry friends ! I use to read all...
Miquel Llauradó
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May 19, 2005 11:10 pm
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The guy who invented the floating sprocket bars CVT is on this forum.-Ken...
There was a bike tranny similiar to the one shown market a couple of decades ago. It had an improvement in that between the changindg diameter cogs, there were...
The digital hydraulic CVT is also interesting. I am a bit skeptical of their efficiency claims, but can see how the scheme would be a relatively big...
It is clear the author didn't fully understand his topic. First he seems to be surprised that the CVT and normal tranny would have the same engine RPM at...
Here, here! Nice, precise, clear writing, Ken. Thank you! John On May 19, 2005, at 9:48 PM, KenJames wrote: It is clear the author didn't fully understand his...
... cvtcontinuouslyvariabletransm@yahoogroups.com, "onlyebayplease" ... the ... the ... up the ... The throttle is telling the CVT control if he has to...
It's hard to understand people. You give them a perfect power steered vehicle, they say they can't feel the road. You provide them a car that doesn't roll...
In a message dated 5/24/2005 2:48:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, e129540@... writes: It's hard to understand people. You give them a perfect power...
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May 24, 2005 11:29 am
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I must insist that I strongly believe in CVT/IVT but real life is hard both for engineers and inventors. ( We ) technicians must not forget the average users...
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May 24, 2005 10:57 pm
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I wonder what's the reason behind the huge price difference (couple of hundreds dollars) between a 10 speed and 13 speed semitruck manual transmission? It...
Torque rating?-Ken I wonder what's the reason behind the huge price difference (couple of hundreds dollars) between a 10 speed and 13 speed semitruck manual ...