Transmission consisting of wabble plate which actuates six connecting rods operating as many roller clutches on rear axle, is described; changes in speed result from varying inclination of wabble plate, and this is controlled automatically through combined effects of inertia and reaction of resistance; criticisms of increased complication and expense, increased unsprung weight, predicted short life for one-way clutches, and rendering engine unable to act as brake, are answered; summary of automatic action. (See also - discussion p 579-582)
The de Lavaud automatic transmission
Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 23 , n 6 ; p 571-579
1928
9 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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