We present detailed experiments to validate the Carbone–Mangialardi–Mantriota model of continuously variable transmissions. Experimental tests were carried out in different working conditions for increasing values of the torque load. Steady-state conditions as well as shift manoeuvres were considered. A detailed comparison with the theoretical predictions of the Carbone–Mangialardi–Mantriota model shows good agreement with the experimental results. This is even more remarkable when it is considered that the Carbone–Mangialardi–Mantriota model is fully self-consistent and completely predictive. It does not need any parameter to be specifically tuned or measured. The results from the present research allows the Carbone–Mangialardi–Mantriota model to be definitely proposed as a very accurate and completely predictive model of the continuously variable transmission variator, and as a very promising tool to develop advanced real-time control of continuously variable transmissions for engineering applications.
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