Cold start clutch for cvt transmission

A continuously variable transmission (CVT), comprising:

• an input mechanical component;
• a hydrostatic transmission comprising an input portion connected with the input mechanical component;
• an output mechanical component;
• an intermediate mechanical component connected with the output mechanical component;
• and
• a clutch comprising a driven member and a driving member connected with the input mechanical component and the intermediate mechanical component,
• wherein upon starting, the input mechanical component is connected only with the input portion of the hydrostatic transmission and after startup, the clutch connects the input mechanical component with the intermediate mechanical component.

A continuously variable transmission (CVT), comprising:

• an input drive shaft;
• a hydrostatic transmission connected with the input drive shaft;
• an output shaft;
• a planetary gear system connected with the output shaft;
• and
• a clutch comprising a driven member connected with the planetary gear system and a driving member connected with the input drive shaft,
• wherein upon startup, the input drive shaft is connected only with an input of the hydrostatic system and after startup, the input drive shaft is connected with both an input of the hydrostatic system and an input of the planetary gear system.