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ok cut me some slack here i am just coming off of a $3000 automatic transmission rebuild.
The idea is an automatic transmission that uses magnetically engaged clutch plates between the planetary gears instead of hydraulic. This ends the need for a govener, hydraulic pump, hydraulic logic system and
a few other moving parts. The tranny fluid only exists to keep the gears from wearing prematurely. a computer controlls up/downshifts. I know everyone hates computers but they do have less moving parts.
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And I was expecting this idea to be about having giant magnets at your destination, and driving cars with magnets in the front..... |
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[ I know everyone hates computers but they do have less moving parts ] |
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Just make sure the damn thing doesn't run on Windows......or periodically you'll have even fewer moving parts. |
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// Just make sure the damn thing
doesn't run on Windows......or
periodically you'll have even fewer
moving parts. |
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Or all your moving parts suddenly
moving rapidly in randomly different
directions away from the vehicle. |
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Look into the modern autostick-type transmissions. These are quite often electronically shifted. |
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RE: Windows operation: close all the windows, turn off the car, get out, get back in, start it up again, and everything should be fine :p
The electromag clutch would work pretty well; I can't remember who but someone makes a pretty strong EM clutch that uses ferrous powder; energized it's nearly a rigid link.
Keep the TC, but I see no reason why this wouldn't work. Should last longer than brake bands, too. UB Bund. |
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