Lestran Engineering
Infinitely Variable Transmission
The Lestran Infintely Variable Transmission (L-IVT) is a novel automotive transmission based on Lestran's patented oscillating torque technology. Until now, continuously variable transmissions have been the exclusive domain of small vehicles. The breakthrough technology of the L-IVT enables an infinitely variable transmission capable of supporting even the largest vehicles such as large military vehicles, long-haul trucks, or earth-movers.
Unlike conventional transmissions, this IVT controls the output torque instead of the output speed ratio. Infinitely variable torque, from zero torque to the full capability of torque output, can be produced with no clutching or torque conversion required at the input.
With only a few moving parts and simple machining techniques the L-IVT is low-cost, high-reliability, and high-performance.
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