Numerical Design Method for CVT Supported in Standard Variable Speed Rubber V-Belts

The design of a V-belt continuously variable transmission (CVT) system is a complex problem due to the multiple interactions between components during its operation. Literature on CVT system design methods is scarce, and the vast majority of works include implicit equations that hinder applications...

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Main Authors: Ivan Arango, Sebastian Muñoz Alzate
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/18/6238
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description The design of a V-belt continuously variable transmission (CVT) system is a complex problem due to the multiple interactions between components during its operation. Literature on CVT system design methods is scarce, and the vast majority of works include implicit equations that hinder applications at a basic design level. This research aims to introduce a numerical CVT design method for electric vehicles (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles considering each one of their components and using mechanical centrifugal actuators and a rubber V-belt. This design method is based on user needs, for which there are three main requirements: road specifications, vehicle characteristics, and expected performance. This method is focused on a transmission for a vehicle traveling on the same route constantly, such as public transport vehicles. From three-wheelers to medium cargo vehicles, there is a greatly diverse range of potential applications for using this method for each type of standard rubber V-belt.
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spelling doaj.art-a7e4ae46e9e3425a8f230d9a1d0f70912023-11-20T12:59:38ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172020-09-011018623810.3390/app10186238Numerical Design Method for CVT Supported in Standard Variable Speed Rubber V-BeltsIvan Arango0Sebastian Muñoz Alzate1School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, EAFIT University, Medellín 050022, ColombiaMechanical Engineering Department, Mechatronics and Machine Design Research Group, EAFIT University, Medellín 050022, ColombiaThe design of a V-belt continuously variable transmission (CVT) system is a complex problem due to the multiple interactions between components during its operation. Literature on CVT system design methods is scarce, and the vast majority of works include implicit equations that hinder applications at a basic design level. This research aims to introduce a numerical CVT design method for electric vehicles (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles considering each one of their components and using mechanical centrifugal actuators and a rubber V-belt. This design method is based on user needs, for which there are three main requirements: road specifications, vehicle characteristics, and expected performance. This method is focused on a transmission for a vehicle traveling on the same route constantly, such as public transport vehicles. From three-wheelers to medium cargo vehicles, there is a greatly diverse range of potential applications for using this method for each type of standard rubber V-belt.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/18/6238CVTrubber V-belttransmissionelectric vehiclepowertrain
spellingShingle Ivan Arango
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Numerical Design Method for CVT Supported in Standard Variable Speed Rubber V-Belts
Applied Sciences
CVT
rubber V-belt
transmission
electric vehicle
powertrain
title Numerical Design Method for CVT Supported in Standard Variable Speed Rubber V-Belts
title_full Numerical Design Method for CVT Supported in Standard Variable Speed Rubber V-Belts
title_fullStr Numerical Design Method for CVT Supported in Standard Variable Speed Rubber V-Belts
title_full_unstemmed Numerical Design Method for CVT Supported in Standard Variable Speed Rubber V-Belts
title_short Numerical Design Method for CVT Supported in Standard Variable Speed Rubber V-Belts
title_sort numerical design method for cvt supported in standard variable speed rubber v belts
topic CVT
rubber V-belt
transmission
electric vehicle
powertrain
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