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A cone-ring transmission. Shifting the friction ring sideways varies the effective gear ratio
For other uses, see Variator (valve timing) and Alfa Romeo variable valve timing.

A variator is a device that can change its parameters, or can change parameters of other devices.

Often a variator is a mechanical power transmission device that can change its gear ratio continuously (rather than in steps).

See also: continuously variable transmission

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