MG-IVT: An Infinitely Variable Transmission With Optimal Power Flows

2008 ◽  
Vol 130 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Bottiglione ◽  
Giacomo Mantriota
Keyword(s):  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Gear Train ◽  
Transmission Ratio ◽  
Kinetic Characteristics ◽  
Optimal Power ◽  
Variable Transmission ◽  
Infinitely Variable Transmission ◽  
Zero Values ◽  
Optimal Efficiency

The infinitely variable transmissions (IVTs) allow the transmission ratio to vary with continuity, offering the possibility of also reaching zero values for the transmission ratio and the motion inversion. In this paper an original infinitely variable transmission system is described (MG-IVT). MG-IVT is made up of the coupling of a continuously variable transmission, a planetary gear train, and two ordinary transmissions with a constant transmission ratio. By means of two frontal clutches, the MG-IVT is allowed to get two different configurations. The main purpose is to get the configurations that make the optimal efficiency of the transmission at different transmission ratios. Kinetic characteristics of single component devices are obtained, and the MG-IVT system’s performance is determined by considering how the efficiency of the component devices change as a function of operating conditions. The advantages of the MG-IVT are therefore shown in terms of power and efficiency in comparison to the traditional IVT.

Design of a Series-Type Independently Controllable Transmission Mechanism

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guan-Shyong Hwang ◽  
Der-Min Tsay ◽  
Jao-Hwa Kuang ◽  
Tzuen-Lih Chern ◽  
Tsu-Chi Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Transmission Mechanism ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
Input Shaft ◽  
Planetary Gear Trains ◽  
Variable Transmission ◽  
Infinitely Variable Transmission ◽  
Gear Trains ◽  
Series Type

This study proposes a design of transmission mechanism which is referred to as a series-type independently controllable transmission (ICT). The series-type ICT is an alternative form of the parallel-types proposed in the former researches. The series-type ICT can serve as a continuously or an infinitely variable transmission mechanism, and it can also produce a required angular output velocity that can be independently manipulated by a controller and not affected by the angular velocity of the input shaft. The series-type ICT mechanism is composed of two planetary gear trains and two transmission-connecting members. Kinematic and dynamic characteristics of the ICT mechanism are analyzed and their analytical equations are derived for application in this study.

Power split continuously variable transmission systems with high efficiency

2001 ◽  
Vol 215 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Mantriota
Keyword(s):  
Power Flow ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Continuously Variable Transmission ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Kinetic Characteristics ◽  
The Past ◽  
Power Split ◽  
Continuously Variable Transmissions ◽  
Variable Transmission ◽  
Functional Solution

Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) have developed notably in different applications over the past years. This is especially true in the automobile field because of advantages in terms of car handling and efficiency on urban roads. In this work an original functional solution of a power split CVT system is described. The proposed solution allows the generation of a power flow without recirculation. Kinetic characteristics of single-component devices are obtained and the power split CVT system's efficiency is determined by considering how the efficiency of the component devices changes as a function of operating conditions. The advantages for the power split CVT system are therefore shown in terms of power and efficiency in comparison with the single CVT.

Modeling and Experimental Testing of the Hondamatic Inline Hydromechanical Transmission (iHMT)1

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Hu ◽  
C. Jing ◽  
P. Y. Li
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Viscous Friction ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Mechanical Transmission ◽  
Hydraulic Pump ◽  
Valve Mechanism ◽  
Variable Transmission ◽  
Overall Efficiency

Abstract A hydromechanical transmission (HMT) is a continuously variable transmission that transmits power both mechanically and hydraulically. A typical HMT consists of a pair of hydraulic pump/motors and a mechanical transmission in parallel, making it bulky and costly. The Hondamatic transmission is a compact alternative HMT design that uses an inline configuration such that the rotation of the piston barrels of the pump and motor is dual-used for mechanical transmission. This is achieved using a two-shafted pump that plays the role of a planetary gear (PG) and a distributor valve mechanism that replaces the valve plates. This paper provides the operating principle of this inline HMT (iHMT) and analyzes its performance through a combination of modeling and experimentation. Specifically, ideal and lossy average models are developed, and the performance of the Hondamatic is characterized experimentally. The lossy model, fitted with seven empirically determined parameters, is capable of predicting the mechanical and volumetric losses at different ratios and operating conditions. The dominant losses are found to be compressibility losses and no-load viscous friction losses, especially on the motor side. These losses are attributed to be the main causes for the unity transmission ratio to be less efficient than expected. The overall efficiency is between 74 and 86% at the conditions tested experimentally and is predicted to be over 70% under most operating conditions and transmission ratios. This analytical and experimental study is the first study in the open literature on this innovative compact inline HMT configuration.

Novel Gear Transmission Mechanism With Twice Unequal Amplitude Transmission Ratio

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaohong Yu ◽  
Zhipeng Tong ◽  
Liang Sun ◽  
Junhua Tong ◽  
Xiong Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Angular Displacement ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Gear Transmission ◽  
Transmission Mechanism ◽  
Gear Train ◽  
Transmission Ratio ◽  
Gear Pair ◽  
Pitch Curve ◽  
Gear Rack

The operation effectiveness of multi-bar transplanting mechanisms is low, and the specific changing law of the transmission ratio (the curve of the transmission ratio has twice unequal amplitude [TUA] fluctuation.), which is needed in vegetable pot seedling transplanting, is difficult to fulfill using a planetary gear train with noncircular gears and a single-planet carrier. To address this problem, we propose a noncircular gear pair that comprises an incomplete noncircular gear, rack, partial noncircular gear, and elliptical gear. The structural characteristics and the working principle of the TUA gear pair were analyzed. The pitch curve equation of the noncircular TUA gears was derived from the relationship of the angular displacement of the corresponding pitch curves. The influence of central angle α and eccentricity k on the shape of the pitch curve, angular displacement, and transmission ratio of the TUA gear pair was analyzed. The TUA gear pair was applied to a proposed vegetable seedling pickup mechanism (SPM) considering the design requirements. Finally, the feasibility of the new noncircular TUA gear transmission mechanism was verified by an SPM test.

Kinematic Design and Bond Graph Modeling of an Inertia-Type Infinitely Variable Transmission

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Berselli ◽  
Jacek S. Stecki
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Effect ◽  
Gear Train ◽  
Linkage Mechanism ◽  
Kinematic Parameters ◽  
Basic Model ◽  
Design Changes ◽  
Variable Transmission ◽  
Infinitely Variable Transmission ◽  
Bond Graph Modeling ◽  
Gear Box

A fully mechanical infinitely variable transmission (IVT) based on the use of an oscillating inertia is described. The system includes a four-bar linkage mechanism, an epicyclic gear train and a pair of one-way clutches. The proposed IVT can be used in place of both gear-box and clutch in self-propelled vehicles. A basic model is used for a first attempt sizing of the transmission kinematic parameters. A more accurate model, achieved using Bond Graphs, is used to investigate the dynamic effect of inertias, one-way clutch compliance, and minor design changes in the kinematic parameters. Finally, simulations compare the behavior of a car fitted with a manual gear-box and the same car fitted with the proposed IVT.

scholarly journals Study on the Control Strategy of Shifting Time Involving Multigroup Clutches

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Zhu ◽  
Xiang Gao ◽  
Daoyuan Pan ◽  
Yu Zhu ◽  
Leilei Cao
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
Variable Transmission ◽  
Gear Mechanism ◽  
Test Verification ◽  
Planetary Gear Mechanism

This paper focuses on the control strategy of shifting time involving multigroup clutches for a hydromechanical continuously variable transmission (HMCVT). The dynamic analyses of mathematical models are presented in this paper, and the simulation models are used to study the control strategy of HMCVT. Simulations are performed in SimulationXplatform to investigate the shifting time of clutches under different operating conditions. On this basis, simulation analysis and test verification of two typical conditions, which play the decisive roles for the shifting quality, are carried out. The results show that there are differences in the shifting time of the two typical conditions. In the shifting process from the negative transmission of hydromechanical ranges to the positive transmission of hydromechanical ranges, the control strategy based on the shifting time is switching the clutches of shifting mechanism firstly and then disengaging a group of clutches of planetary gear mechanism and engaging another group of the clutches of planetary gear mechanism lastly. In the shifting process from the hydraulic range to the hydromechanical range, the control strategy based on the shifting time is switching the clutches of hydraulic shifting mechanism and planetary gear mechanism at first and then engaging the clutch of shifting mechanism.

Free vibration characteristics of compound planetary gear train sets

2008 ◽  
Vol 222 (8) ◽  
pp. 1389-1401 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Dhouib ◽  
R Hbaieb ◽  
F Chaari ◽  
M S Abbes ◽  
T Fakhfakh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Rotation Speed ◽  
Angular Position ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Vibration Characteristics ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Gear Train ◽  
Planetary Gear Train ◽  
Lagrange Formulation ◽  
Natural Modes

In this study, a plane model of a compound planetary gear train (CPGT) is proposed in order to study its free vibration characteristics. Two translations and one rotation are considered for each element (sun, carrier, ring-1, ring-2, and planets) of the CPGT. The contact between the teeth in mesh is modelled by linear springs with stiffness called gearmesh stiffness. The phasing between these stiffness is taken into account. Using Lagrange formulation, the equation of motion is derived. Starting from the eigenvalue problem of the system, the influence of the planets’ number and position, and the effect of the gyroscopic phenomena on the free vibration of the CPGT are studied. The natural modes are classified into three groups: translational (the carrier, ring 1, and sun have pure modal translational deflection with no rotation), rotational (the carrier, ring 1, and sun have pure modal rotational deflection with no translation), and planets’ modes (only the planets have a modal deflection). It was found that the change of the planets’ angular position does not affect this classification. On the other hand, the study of the influence of the carrier rotation speed show that the gyroscopic effect separates the repeated translational modes into distinct ones. The obtained results are much important in the design process in order to avoid critical operating conditions which lead to undesirable vibrations.

scholarly journals 705 A Development of Tractor's Continuously Variable Transmission Based on Combined Planetary Gear Train

2005 ◽  
Vol 2005.42 (0) ◽  
pp. 233-234
Author(s):  
Masaaki NAKAZAWA ◽  
Satoshi KISHI ◽  
Tomio HORIUCHI ◽  
Hitoshi WADA ◽  
Shuichi SANO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Continuously Variable Transmission ◽  
Gear Train ◽  
Planetary Gear Train ◽  
Variable Transmission

Influence of the Operating Conditions of Two-Degree-of-Freedom Planetary Gear Trains on Tooth Friction Losses

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Essam Lauibi Esmail
Keyword(s):  
Power Loss ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Gear Train ◽  
Friction Loss ◽  
Planetary Gear Trains ◽  
Gear Trains ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

In a planetary gear train (PGT), the power loss by tooth friction is a function of the potential power developed within the gear train elements rather than that being transmitted through it. In the present work, we focus on the operating conditions of two-degree-of-freedom (two-DOF) PGTs. Any operating condition induces its own internal power flow pattern; this implies that tooth friction loss depends on the mechanism of power loss developed in the gearing that differs from one case to another over the entire range of operating conditions. The approach adopted in this paper stems from a unification of the kinematics and tooth friction losses of PGTs and is based on potential powers and power ratios. The range of applicability of the power relations is investigated and clearly defined, and tooth friction loss formulas obtained by their use are tabulated. A short comparison with formulas currently available in the literature is also made. The simplicity of the proposed method for analyzing two-input or two-output planetary gear trains is helpful in the design, optimization, and control of hybrid transmissions. It assists particularly in choosing correctly the appropriate operating conditions to the involved application.

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