Design Equations for a Speed and Torque Controlled Variable Ratio V-Belt Transmission 730003
A type of V-belt drive which shifts ratios in accordance with input speed and output torque has been successfully employed as the transmission for vehicles ranging from snowmobiles to compact automobiles. Increasing popularity of this kind of transmission has created the need for more reliable criteria to be used in its design. This paper presents a derivation of design equations for a symmetrical V-belt drive in which centrifugal control is governed by an expanding garter spring and torque control results from a helical cam. Experimental results are included which support the validity of these equations.
Citation: Oliver, L., Hornung, K., Swenson, J., and Shapiro, H., "Design Equations for a Speed and Torque Controlled Variable Ratio V-Belt Transmission," SAE Technical Paper 730003, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730003. Download Citation
Author(s):
L. R. Oliver, K. G. Hornung, J. E. Swenson, H. N. Shapiro
Affiliated:
Mechanical Engineering Dept., The Ohio State University
Pages: 9
Event:
1973 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1973 Transactions-V82-A, Continuously Variable Transmissions for Passenger Cars-PT-30
Related Topics:
Transmissions
Recreational vehicles and equipment
Springs
Reliability
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