FORD/ERDA CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION. PHASE I. TRANSMISSION DESIGN. PROGRESS REPORT NO. 9, JANUARY 1--MARCH 31, 1976

Progress is reported for a research program to analyze and design a Forster traction drive infinitely variable transmission for improving passenger car fuel economy. Many disc configurations were analyzed using a finite element analysis computer program, and performance and fuel economy estimates were made from a simulation model. An initial transmission layout design was completed, and test rig components were inspected and assembled. (ERA citation 01:023602)

• Corporate Authors:

  Ford Motor Company

  New Concepts Research Department
  Dearborn, MI  United States  48124

  Energy Research and Development Administration

  20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Stockton, T R
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Pagination: 10 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Calculation; Computer programs; Design; Finite element method; Fuel conservation; Fuel consumption; Manual transmissions; Mathematical models; Performance; Research projects; Simulation; Test facilities; Transmissions; Vehicle performance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Research programs
• Old TRIS Terms: Computer calculations
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00146722
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Contract Numbers: E(11-1)-2674
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1977 12:00AM