Ugears STEM LAB Variator

Calling all car lovers! UGears is proud to deliver the Variator as part of the STEM laboratory collection. This design serves as an interactive, educational tool to display the inner functions of a CVT, otherwise known as constant variable transmission. After complete assembly, the Variator permits you to comprehend among the most important components needed to permit motors to run smoothly. 

When utilized in reality, CVT utilizes a steel belt that runs between two wheels. In order to constantly differ equipment ratios, CVT concurrently modifies the diameter of the drive pulley and the driven pulley. The drive pulley is accountable for transferring the torque from the engine, while the driven pulley is accountable for transferring torque to the wheels. CVT has become increasingly popular in any car or device needing smooth shifts between several gears, such as automobiles, scooters, and conveyors. 

The mechanical Variator is a working reproduction of a belt-driven friction cone CVT. In basic, cone CVT modifies the equipment ratio by moving a belt up and down a conical drum. Power up the Variator by spinning the reducer, which straight rotates the drive cone pulley. The elastic band belt, which runs around both wheels, will move the rotation of the drive pulley to the driven cone pulley, showcasing the simultaneous rotations of both wheels. You can modify the gears utilizing the transmission fork to observe how the speed varies between the drive and driven wheels. Since of the iconic skeletal framework of the UGears Variator, you can honestly observe the operation of the whole cone CVT system without dirtying your hands with engine oil. 

The Variator structure set comes geared up with the following components: essential, drive cone pulley, driven cone pulley, 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 need for glue, tools, or extra cutting. In just two hours, you will be able to discover the inner functions of the Variator. As an included bonus offer, this design set comes geared up with a QR-code that offers you access to a learning guide for the Variator, in addition to a special AR UGears application that shows how the Variator is utilized in reality. 

Whether you are a motor lover, the UGears STEM laboratory Variator will influence you to find out more about the detailed systems that occur under the hood of your vehicle. The hands-on assembly permits you to unconsciously enhance your great motor skills, while the finished develop stimulates your mind. With both its visual and enjoyable appeal, the mechanical Variator is a great gift or individual treat for anyone. Get a Variator today and feel your psychological 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+
Package weight: 1.11 lbs