Modular steel belt continuously variable transmission system

A modular steel belt continuously variable transmission (SBCVT) system, the system comprising:

• a housing;
• a SBCVT contained within the housing, the SBCVT includes,
• a primary pulley in operational communication to receive engine torque,
• a secondary pulley, and
• a steel belt in operational communication with the primary pulley and the secondary pulley to convey torque between the primary pulley and the secondary pulley;
• an active torque management (ATM) clutch contained within the housing, the ATM clutch is in operational communication with the secondary pulley of the SBCVT;
• a hydraulic system contained within the housing, the hydraulic system configured to control at least the primary pulley, the secondary pulley and the ATM clutch;
• a SBCVT system output in operational communication with the secondary pulley of the SBCVT, the SBCVT system output configured to engage an input shaft of a gearbox;
• and
• a seal positioned around the input shaft of the gearbox to retain hydraulic fluid within the housing of the SBCVT system.

A vehicle comprising:

• an engine to generate engine torque;
• a modular steel belt continuously variable transmission (SBCVT) system including,
• a housing,
• a SBCVT contained within the housing, the SBCVT includes,
• a primary pulley in operational communication to receive engine torque,
• a secondary pulley, and
• a steel belt in operational communication with the primary pulley and the secondary pulley to convey torque between the primary pulley and the secondary pulley,
• a hydraulic system contained within the housing, the hydraulic system configured to control at least the primary pulley and the secondary pulley, and
• a SBCVT system output in operational communication with the secondary pulley of the SBCVT;
• a gearbox in operational communication with the SBCVT system, the gearbox including an input shaft configured to engage the SBCVT system output;
• and
• wheels in operational communication with the gearbox.