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Re: Mechanical Automatic Transmission
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lugnet.technic
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Sun, 2 Dec 2001 22:09:26 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Rob Stehlik writes:
> Very Impressive!
> I have just been learning about real automatic transmissions in school, and
> they are based on planetary gear sets. Depending on which ring gear is • locked,
> you get different ratios. I never would have thought of using differentials • for
> this function... but they are actually planetary gear trains :) Thanks for • the
> info, you have really inspired me!
> Rob
> (btw, I also noticed the link to my humble CVT design... Thanks :)
Hey, I built a knockoff of your CVT that did use the two dishes to increase
the friction. It kind of helped, but it was still really lossy. I've got
to say, that is a way cool design though! I knew it would have a wide ratio,
but was still impressed when I saw it spin.
-jsj
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| Very Impressive! I have just been learning about real automatic transmissions in school, and they are based on planetary gear sets. Depending on which ring gear is locked, you get different ratios. I never would have thought of using differentials (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic)
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