Ugears STEM LAB Variator

Calling all vehicle enthusiasts! UGears is happy to deliver the Variator as part of the STEM LAB collection. This model acts as an interactive, educational tool to display the inner operations of a CVT, otherwise known as constant variable transmission. After complete assembly, the Variator allows you to understand one of the most vital components required to permit motors to run smoothly. 

When utilized in real life, CVT utilizes a steel belt that runs in between 2 pulleys. In order to constantly vary gear ratios, CVT at the same time alters the diameter of the drive pulley and the driven pulley. The drive pulley is responsible for moving the torque from the engine, while the driven pulley is responsible for moving torque to the wheels. CVT has actually become increasingly popular in any vehicle or device needing smooth transitions in between multiple equipments, such as cars, scooters, and conveyors. 

The mechanical Variator is a working reproduction of a belt-driven friction cone CVT. In basic, 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 pulley. The elastic band belt, which runs around both pulleys, will transfer the rotation of the drive pulley to the driven cone pulley, showcasing the synchronised rotations of both pulleys. You can change the equipments using the transmission fork to observe how the speed differs in between the drive and driven pulleys. Because of the iconic skeletal framework of the UGears Variator, you can honestly observe the operation of the entire cone CVT system without dirtying your hands with engine oil. 

The Variator building kit comes geared up with the following components: key, drive cone pulley, driven cone pulley, reducer, belt, pedal, body, and transmission fork. All 104 parts are made with environmentally friendly, top quality plywood precut with laser precision, permitting you to quickly assemble this model without the need for glue, tools, or extra cutting. In simply 2 hours, you will have the ability to find the inner operations of the Variator. As an included reward, this model kit comes geared up with a QR-code that gives you access to a knowing guide for the Variator, in addition to an unique AR UGears application that demonstrates how the Variator is utilized in real life. 

Whether or not you are a motor lover, the UGears STEM LAB Variator will influence you for more information about the complex systems that take place under the hood of your automobile. The hands-on assembly allows you to automatically improve your fine motor skills, while the completed develop stimulates your mind. With both its visual and fun appeal, the mechanical Variator is a great gift or individual treat for anybody. Get a Variator today and feel your mental equipments move! 

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