Speed change gear system
US4027551A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2012
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A speed change gear system of the planetary gear type suited for applications within fluid couplings used upon automobiles includes three simple planetary gear sets of the single pinion type and the double pinion type, three clutch units, and at least two brake units. The movable members of the three planetary gear sets are suitably coupled to each other, and the brake units are suitably locked and unlocked so as to attain the desired speed ranges, that is, at least four forward drive speeds and at least one reverse drive speed.
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