Study of fuel consumption improvement of the car with the dry hybrid belt CVT

By reducing transmission loss in the speed-change control system and optimizing the transmission ratio using an electronically controlled DC motor, the authors were able to prove that the dry hybrid belt CVT is more fuel efficient than manual transmissions. This paper describes the results of the transmission-loss analysis and the control method used for the speed-change ratio.     

汽车带式无级变速器传动及力学模型分析

在不忽略离心力的情况下，推导建立了汽车无级变速器金属环、金属片的力学模型。并运用Matlab相关工具就金属环张力和金属块挤推力进行计算分析，得出的结果认为，离心力的影响不可忽略。该结论可直接用于金属带CVT的设计分析。     

Performance analysis of a CVT clutch system for a hybrid electric vehicle

In this study, the performance of a CVT clutch system for a hybrid electric vehicle was investigated. To analyzed the vehicle performance at restart, the restart delay and driveshaft torque was investigated by simulations and experiments. It was found from the simulation results that the vehicle restart response depends on the clutch pressure buildup time to the point where the clutch torque begins to overcome the vehicle road load, and driving comfort at restart is directly related to the rate change of the clutch pressure.     

Study on transmitting mechanisms for CVT using a dry hybrid V-belt:: numerical simulation of transmitting forces and pulley thrusts at steady and transitional states

An advanced numerical model is proposed to analyze the power transmitting mechanisms for CVT (Continuously Variable Transmissions) using a dry hybrid V-belt. The model consists of linear springs representing the rigidities of blocks, rubber and cord, and interface elements which identify slippage between a pulley and blocks. By using the present model, forces acting on the belt were calculated not only at steady states but also during transitional states where the speed ratio is shifted. Calculated results well coincide with experimental ones. The behavior of blocks in a pulley groove and the relation between pulley thrusts and the properties of shifting the speed ratio are revealed.     

无极变速器在轿车中的应用与发展动向

研究了无级变速器的发展历程,并分析了几种典型无极变速器的结构。从专业的角度阐述了它目前所存在的优点与缺点以及目前国内市场上的应用现状。通过分析与预测说明无极变速器在未来中国市场上将起着重要的作用。无级变速器必将是未来中国变速器市场上的"主力军"。     

Development of the Inner Spherical CVT for a motorcycle

An Inner Spherical CVT (ISCVT) transfers engine power by utilizing the traction force of the lubricant fluid film on the contact point between concave and convex spherical rolling bodies. Since the concave and the convex contact surfaces of the ISCVT are exactly spherical parts, they have a large circular (not elliptic) contact area, and the ISCVT mechanism has a larger torque capacity, less spin loss, and better stability than other traction drive mechanisms. The IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) performances also can easily be embodied in the ISCVT. In this work, we developed a prototype of the ISCVT for a motorcycle with a 125cc single cylinder engine having a maximum torque of 13.73 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The design parameters were determined, and the transmission performances were evaluated by optimal design procedure. The transmission efficiency, the life time, the maximum severe stresses on each part of the ISCVT, and the work needed for varying speed ratio were theoretically investigated, and the efficiency performances were experimentally measured. The manufactured prototype was installed in an actual motorcycle, which was fixed on the test-bench equipped with a dynamometer. The parasitic loss of the prototype and the cross-sectional road load performance were tested. The power efficiency of the simulated prototype was between 87∼92%, and the life span was more than 50,000 hours. The tested overall power efficiency was around 70∼92% under frequent driving conditions, which is an impressive performance in a motorcycle transmission despite the small difference from the simulation.     

CVT ratio control with consideration of CVT system loss

A modified CVT ratio map is proposed to obtain the improved fuel economy for a metal belt CVT. Since the CVT system loss, which occupies most of the drivetrain loss, depends on the engine speed, input torque, primary and secondary actuator pressure, a modified CVT ratio map is produced to realize the highest engine-CVT overall efficiency through the consideration of CVT system loss. The modified CVT ratio map is constructed with respect to the demanded vehicle power and present vehicle speed based on the steady state CVT system loss. Using the modified CVT ratio map, performance simulations are carried out using the dynamic models of the CVT powertrain. The simulation results indicate that the modified CVT ratio control provides improved engine-CVT overall system efficiency, and improves the fuel economy of the federal urban driving schedule by 4.9 percent.     

汽车无级变速（CVT）技术的发展概况与未来趋势

1前言 目前在汽车上广泛使用的自动变速技术是将液力变矩器和行星齿轮系组合的自动变速器技术,在主要汽车制造商生产的城市用车中的平均装车率已经达到70%.但是液力变矩器和行星齿轮系的组合有着明显的缺点:传动比不连续,只能实现分段范围内的无级变速;液力传动的效率较低,影响了整车的动力性能与燃料经济性;增加变速器的档位数来扩大无级变速覆盖范围,就必须采用较多的执行元件来控制行星齿轮系的动力传递路线,导致自动变速器零部件数量过多,结构复杂,保养和维护不便.所以汽车行业早就开始研究其它新型变速技术,无级变速(CVT)技术就是其中最有前景的一种.     

Performance Evaluation of Ball CVT and Comparison with Half Toroidal CVT

This study aims at finding an analytical model of ball continuously variable transmission (B-CVT) behavior and performance, based on the existing model of the half-toroidal traction drive. The geometrical and kinematical aspects of this model have been found. Then, force-moment equilibrium equations have been applied for a B-CVT. The contact behavior has been modeled using the isothermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) theory, and spin and relative slip losses have been estimated for this CVT. Finally, the overall efficiencies of the B-CVT have been analyzed and compared with the halftoroidal traction drive. This study results have shown that B-CVT has higher torque efficiency and lower speed efficiency in comparison with half-toroidal CVT. Also, it has shown that the adjustment of axial forces in B-CVT leads to higher efficiency in lower input torques.     

奥迪Multitronic无级变速器

奥迪公司装备在A62.8轿车上的Multitronic无级变速器是无级变速器技术上的一大突破，它在动力性、经济性、舒适性方面都比传统无级变速技术有很大进步。章介绍了Multitronic CVT的工作原理、基本结构、系统组成以及与同类车型的性能比较。     

Development of a high torque capacity belt-drive CVT with a torque converter

A new belt-drive continuously variable transmission (CVT) has been developed and installed in a 2-liter class vehicle for the first time in the world. This paper describes the technical features of this high torque capacity transmission, the need for a torque converter, the importance of electronic control and the driving modes achieved. This new CVT provides better driving performance and fuel economy than current CVTs and 4-speed automatic transmissions.     

东方新生代 奇瑞新东方之子

宽大的外观，更加突显出时尚味道与大气派头，焕然一新的内饰，工艺细致，配置丰富。同时，双VVT可变进气歧管和CVT无级变速器都为整车的科技水平添姿增彩。这就是全新奇瑞新东方之子。     

Development of capacitor hybrid truck

Nissan Diesel Motor has developed a capacitor hybrid medium-duty truck. This vehicle involves a new power-train technology which makes for high efficiency and low emission with the basic technology being a high performance capacitor type storage device. The newly developed capacitor has an energy density that is twice as great as commercial ultracapacitors. The simple parallel hybrid system of this vehicle was composed of this capacitor, a single motor, a conventional diesel engine and a mechanical automatic transmission system. Fuel economy about 1.5 times greater than that of a conventional diesel truck is achieved. Furthermore, the TLEV level of exhaust emissions is also achieved.     

日产新型Extronic CVT电动汽车

<正>日产汽车公司2009年7月下旬召开先进技术介绍会与新车试驾活动。与2008年推出的以Cube为基型车的试验电动汽车不同的是,以TIIDA(骐达)为基型车的试验