Abstract: A belt clamp force regulator is provided for controlling the clamp force exerted on a drive belt in a continuously variable transmission. The regulator seeks to maintain a clamp force greater than that required to transmit the mechanical load consistent with the output of the generator. This ensures that the belt will not slip. However, the controller reduces belt clamp when it can so as to improve the service life of the belt.

Abstract: A deaerator is provided in which the oil to be deaerated is supplied to first and second chambers and, respectively, arranged in a side by side manner. The oil is introduced tangentially so that a rotary motion is introduced therein. The rotary motion causes the oil and air entrained therein to separate out due to centrifugal/centripetal forces. Air is removed via a centrally disposed tube.