Variable gearbox

Variable Ravigneaux gearset, 5 speeds via clutches but up to 7 are possible (6 forward, 1 reverse). Modeled.

First gear forward, orange carrier is blocked, engine is connected to the red carrier and blue is idling.

Second gear forward, blue carrier is blocked, engine is connected to the red carrier still and orange is idling.

Third gear forward, all assemblies connected to engine which gives a 1-1 ratio.

Forth gear forward, blue carrier is blocked, red is idling and engine is connected to orange carrier.


Reverse gear, orange is blocked and engine is connected to the blue carrier, red is idling.