CVT SYSTEM


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. The widths of the grooves of the pulleys are changed through hydraulic control.

    2. During acceleration, the action of shift solenoid valve SLP increases the fluid inflow volume to the primary pulley, thus narrowing the width of the pulley groove.

    3. During deceleration, the action of shift solenoid valve SLP increases the outflow volume to the primary pulley, thus widening the width of the pulley groove.

    4. The secondary pulley is hydraulically controlled by shift solenoid valve SLS. The linear solenoid valve SLS controls the belt clamping pressure to ensure proper power transmission efficiency.

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      *1 Secondary Pulley *2 Primary Pulley
      *3 Steel Belt - -
      *a Pulley Ratio (Low) *b Pulley Ratio (High)
      *c Groove Width (Large) *d Groove Width (Small)

    5. The primary pulley uses a double piston construction, resulting in a compact and lightweight assembly. The 2 chambers generate hydraulic pressure to vary the groove width.

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      *a Pulley Ratio (Low) *b Pulley Ratio (High)
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    6. The steel belt consists of elements and 2 rows of steel rings. In contrast to the chains and V-belts that transmit power through the use of tensile force, the steel belt uses the compressive action (pushing force) of the elements to transmit power.

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      *1 Steel Ring *2 Element

  2. OPERATION


    1. The changing of the pulley ratio is accomplished in a continuously variable manner by varying the widths of the grooves of the primary and secondary pulleys.

      Figure 1. Pulley Ratio Low (Shift Lever in D)

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      *1 Primary Pulley *2 Steel Belt
      *3 Secondary Pulley *4 Differential Ring Gear
      *5 Reduction Driven Gear *6 Reduction Drive Gear
      *7 Differential Drive Pinion *8 Forward Clutch (On)
      *9 Input Shaft *10 Reverse Brake (Off)
      *a Groove Width (Large) *b Groove Width (Small)

      Figure 2. Pulley Ratio High (Shift Lever in D)

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      *1 Primary Pulley *2 Steel Belt
      *3 Secondary Pulley *4 Differential Ring Gear
      *5 Reduction Driven Gear *6 Reduction Drive Gear
      *7 Differential Drive Pinion *8 Forward Clutch (On)
      *9 Input Shaft *10 Reverse Brake (Off)
      *a Groove Width (Small) *b Groove Width (Large)

      Figure 3. Neutral (Shift Lever in N)

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      *1 Primary Pulley *2 Steel Belt
      *3 Secondary Pulley *4 Differential Ring Gear
      *5 Reduction Driven Gear *6 Reduction Drive Gear
      *7 Differential Drive Pinion *8 Forward Clutch (Off)
      *9 Input Shaft *10 Reverse Brake (Off)
      *a Groove Width (Large) *b Groove Width (Small)

      Figure 4. Reverse (Shift Lever in R)

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      *1 Primary Pulley *2 Steel Belt
      *3 Secondary Pulley *4 Differential Ring Gear
      *5 Reduction Driven Gear *6 Reduction Drive Gear
      *7 Differential Drive Pinion *8 Forward Clutch (Off)
      *9 Input Shaft *10 Reverse Brake (On)
      *a Groove Width (Large) *b Groove Width (Small)