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The Evans friction cone, a type of cone ring transmission. Moving the friction ring between the two cones varies the effective gear ratio

A variator is a device that can change its parameters, or can change parameters of other devices.^[1]

Often a variator is a mechanical power transmission device that can change its gear ratio continuously (rather than in steps).^[2]

Examples

See also

Epicyclic gearing

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References

^ "Definition of VARIATOR". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
^ Variator: learn how it works | Ugears STEM-lab series, retrieved 2024-02-19

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