Automatic transmission
US5348518A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic transmission comprising a torque converter and a change-speed transmission having a plurality of planetary gearsets and friction elements. This automatic transmission has a central supporting member fixedly mounted in a transmission case. A drum supported by this central supporting member contains clutch components and a one-way clutch inside. On the outer cylinder of the drum is mounted a band brake. The outer race of the one-way clutch in the drum is connected to the clutch hub in the drum, while the inner race of the one-way clutch is connected to the outer cylinder of the drum.
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