Title: Conceptual design of hybrid transmissions for motorcycle applications

Authors: Kuen-Bao Sheu, Long-Chang Hsieh, Hong-Sen Yan

Addresses: Department of Vehicle Engineering, National Yuenlin Polytechnic Institute, Huwei, Yuenlin 63208, Taiwan, ROC. ' Department of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Yuenlin Polytechnic Institute, Huwei, Yuenlin 63208, Taiwan, ROC. ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan, ROC

Abstract: The procedure of conceptual design of hybrid transmissions for motorcycle applications is described in this paper. The topological structures of hybrid transmissions are created on the basis of the v-belt drive continuously variable unit and simple differential gears. Four design concepts of hybrid transmission systems are synthesized. A design example is provided to prove the feasibility of the proposed concept.

Keywords: conceptual design; continuously variable transmission; CVT; differential transmission; hybrid transmission; motorcycles; motorbikes.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1996.061970

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1996 Vol.17 No.4, pp.430 - 448

Published online: 28 May 2014 *

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