Ugears STEM LAB Variator

Calling all vehicle enthusiasts! UGears is happy to provide the Variator as part of the STEM LAB collection. This design serves as an interactive, instructional tool to show the inner operations of a CVT, otherwise known as continuous variable transmission. After total assembly, the Variator allows you to understand one of the most essential parts required to enable motors to run smoothly. 

When utilized in real life, CVT uses a steel belt that runs between two sheaves. In order to constantly vary gear ratios, CVT all at once alters the size of the drive wheel and the driven wheel. The drive wheel is responsible for moving the torque from the engine, while the driven wheel is responsible for moving torque to the wheels. CVT has become increasingly popular in any automobile or device needing smooth transitions between multiple gears, such as automobiles, scooters, and conveyors. 

The mechanical Variator is a working reproduction of a belt-driven friction cone CVT. In general, cone CVT alters the gear ratio by moving a belt up and down a conical drum. Power up the Variator by spinning the reducer, which directly rotates the drive cone wheel. The elastic band belt, which runs around both sheaves, will move the rotation of the drive wheel to the driven cone wheel, showcasing the synchronised rotations of both sheaves. You can alter the gears utilizing the transmission fork to observe how the speed differs between the drive and driven sheaves. Due to the fact that of the renowned skeletal framework of the UGears Variator, you can honestly observe the operation of the whole cone CVT mechanism without soiling your hands with engine oil. 

The Variator building kit comes geared up with the following parts: key, drive cone wheel, driven cone wheel, reducer, belt, pedal, body, and transmission fork. All 104 parts are made with environment-friendly, top quality plywood precut with laser precision, permitting you to easily assemble this design without the requirement for glue, tools, or extra cutting. In simply two hours, you will be able to find the inner operations of the Variator. As an added perk, this design kit comes geared up with a QR-code that offers you access to a knowing guide for the Variator, along with an unique AR UGears application that demonstrates how the Variator is utilized in real life. 

Whether or not you are a motor enthusiast, the UGears STEM LAB Variator will motivate you for more information about the complex systems that take place under the hood of your vehicle. The hands-on assembly allows you to automatically improve your fine motor skills, while the finished build promotes your mind. With both its aesthetic and enjoyable appeal, the mechanical Variator is a great gift or personal reward for anybody. Get a Variator today and feel your mental gears move! 

Model Size: 6.6 x 5.0 x 4.2 in
Package size: 8.1 x 7.4 x 2.5 in 
Variety of parts: 104
Level: Easy
Assembly Time: 2 hours
Suggested Age: 8+
Kit weight: 1.11 pounds