Automatic transmissions: robotic gearbox and speed variator

Authors: Basov I.M.
Published in issue: #3(3)/2016
DOI: 10.18698/2541-8009-2016-3-25
Category: Mechanical Engineering and Machine Science | Chapter: Machine Science, Drive Systems, and Machine Components
Keywords: automatic transmission, gearbox, semi-automatic gearbox, variable, speed transmission
Published: 02.12.2016

The article investigates the history of inventing and developing automatic transmissions featuring stepless and fixed-ratio gearboxes. We consider their primary structural elements and operating principles. We note the specifics of each transmission type along with their potential applications.

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