Multi-speed planetary transmission
US12228194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2046
- 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 eight 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 six selective couplers. The six selective couplers may include two clutches and four brakes.
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