Assemble the model and familiarize yourself with the principle of operation of the variator. Experiment: The set includes a pocket guide to the history of the Variator and interesting tasks. Immerse yourself in virtual reality and discover how the Variator works; check how the Variator cooperates with the dedicated UGEARS AR application. With your application, you can get to know the built model even better. UGEARS AR is available on the Google Play and Apple Play Store markets.
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A variator is a device that transfers and regulates the engine torque by changing the gear ratio. The gear ratio can change automatically, manually, or as part of a pre-set program. The term most familiar to most drivers and automotive enthusiasts is the continuously variable transmission (CVT). With the Ugears STEM lab variator model, you can explore and understand one of the most important parts of a car without getting your hands dirty with engine oil!
Who and When Invented the Variator
The origins of the modern CVT date back to 1879 when American entrepreneur and automotive industry pioneer Milton Othello Reeves invented a device for use in a sawmill, which he then called a variable speed transmission. He later began installing this transmission in his cars. Reeves' CVT was also used by several other manufacturers.
Application
The CVT is used in mechanisms where smoothly changing continuous ranges of gear ratios is necessary: in cars, scooters, snowmobiles, ATVs, conveyors, metal cutting machines, etc. To get a better idea of how it is used in different types of devices, try the AR application that comes with the Ugears STEM model.
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