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Multi-speed planetary transmission

US11788608B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2021
Grant dateOct 17, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2200/2048
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-speed transmission including a plurality of planetary gearsets and a plurality of selective couplers to achieve at least ten forward speed ratios is disclosed. The plurality of planetary gearsets may include a first planetary gearset, a second planetary gearset, a third planetary gearset, and a fourth planetary gearset. The plurality of selective couplers may include a number of clutches and a number of brakes. The multi-speed transmission may have four planetary gearsets and seven selective couplers. The seven selective couplers may include three clutches and four brakes.

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