Multi-speed planetary transmission
US12007005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2051
- 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 eighteen forward speed ratios and at least two reverse speed ratios is disclosed. The plurality of planetary gearsets may include a first planetary gearset, a second planetary gearset, a third planetary gearset, a fourth planetary gearset, and a fifth planetary gearset. The plurality of selective couplers may include a number of clutches and a number of brakes. The multi-speed transmission may have five planetary gearsets and eight selective couplers. The eight selective couplers may include three clutches and five brakes.
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