Torotrak - Infinately variable Transmission

Discussion in 'Propulsion' started by mikeharwood, Nov 23, 2007.

  1. mikeharwood
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    mikeharwood Junior Member

    Hello,

    I found this new type of automatic transmission for vehicles and I thought it
    might be ideal for operating engines at the most efficient rpm whilst having
    a variable propeller rpm. A replacement for a controllable pitch propeller maybe.

    I think a marine version would not need the high speed overdrive clutch.

    No forward or reverse gear change, the angle of the variator rollers control the direction.

    What are your thoughts ?

    Mike

    www.torotrak.com

    How it works:
    http://www.torotrak.com/NR/rdonlyres/2F0D4452-AE30-4A8B-9B3F-4DCB437FB537/0/regimechangeflash.swf
     
    mikeharwood, Nov 23, 2007
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