Friction Disk Variator

Input: the orange disc receiving rotation from the green motor.
Output: the blue shaft.
Turn the cyan screw to move the disc for desired output velocity n.
n = (n1 + n2)/2
n1, n2 are velocities of the pink rollers.
n can be 0 or minus (reversing).
Using the bevel gear differential enables accurate adjustment of output velocity.

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