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Output split-type mechanical and hydraulic transmission

US4232568A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1977
Grant dateNov 11, 1980
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Expiry dateJun 28, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2037/107
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An output split-type mechanical and hydraulic transmission includes input, intermediate, and output shafts, differential gear mechanisms for establishing different input-output speed ratios, clutch mechanisms for selectively cooperating with components of the differential gear mechanisms and the input, intermediate, and output shafts to establish different input-output speed ratio ranges, and first and second hydraulic pump motors. The first pump motor has a variable hydraulic capacity and is mechanically and driveably connected to the input shaft for establishing variations in the hydraulic capacity. The second pump motor is mechanically connected to at least one component of the differential gear mechanisms for establishing rotational speeds of the components of the differential gear mechanisms during the different input-output speed ratio ranges in relationship to the variations o the first pump motor's hydraulic capacity. A first differential gear mechanism includes at least four elements, the first element being connected to the input shaft, the second element being connected to the second pump motor, and the third and fourth elements being selectively engageable with the inte…

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