Ugears STEM LAB Variator

Calling all auto lovers! UGears is happy to deliver the Variator as part of the STEM laboratory collection. This model works as an interactive, instructional tool to display the inner operations of a CVT, otherwise called continuous variable transmission. After complete assembly, the Variator permits you to understand one of the most necessary parts required to permit motors to run smoothly. 

When used in reality, CVT uses a steel belt that runs in between two pulleys. In order to continuously differ equipment ratios, CVT concurrently alters the diameter of the drive sheave and the driven sheave. The drive sheave is accountable for transferring the torque from the engine, while the driven sheave is accountable for transferring torque to the wheels. CVT has become increasingly popular in any automobile or machine needing smooth transitions in 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 alters the equipment ratio by moving a belt up and down a cone-shaped drum. Power up the Variator by spinning the reducer, which directly turns the drive cone sheave. The rubber band belt, which runs around both pulleys, will move the rotation of the drive sheave to the driven cone sheave, showcasing the simultaneous rotations of both pulleys. You can modify the gears using the transmission fork to observe how the speed differs in between the drive and driven pulleys. Because of the renowned skeletal framework of the UGears Variator, you can honestly observe the operation of the entire cone CVT system without soiling your hands with engine oil. 

The Variator structure set comes geared up with the following parts: essential, drive cone sheave, driven cone sheave, reducer, belt, pedal, body, and transmission fork. All 104 parts are made with environmentally friendly, high-quality plywood precut with laser accuracy, permitting you to quickly assemble this model without the need for glue, tools, or extra cutting. In just two hours, you will have the ability to discover the inner operations of the Variator. As an included bonus, this model set comes geared up with a QR-code that offers you access to a learning guide for the Variator, along with a special AR UGears application that shows how the Variator is used in reality. 

Whether you are a motor lover, the UGears STEM laboratory Variator will influence you to read more about the elaborate mechanisms that happen under the hood of your automobile. The hands-on assembly permits you to automatically enhance your great motor abilities, while the finished build promotes your mind. With both its visual and enjoyable appeal, the mechanical Variator is an excellent gift or individual reward for anyone. Grab a Variator today and feel your mental gears move! 

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