Powertrain for 5-speed automatic transmissions
US5989148A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2012
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a powertrain used for a 5-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain includes a first compound planetary gearset and a second compound planetary gearset. The first compound planetary gearset comprises first and second simple planetary gearsets having first, second, third, and fourth operating elements, while the second compound planetary gearset comprises third and fourth simple planetary gearsets having fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth operating elements. One of the fifth to eighth operating elements are fixedly connected to one of the first to fourth operating elements, one of the fifth to eighth operating elements are variably connected to two of the first to fourth operating elements, and one of the fifth to eighth operating elements operates as an output element. Clutches are disposed to variably connect the operating elements of the first and second compound planetary gearsets. A brake is interposed between at least one of the operating elements of the first and second compound planetary gearsets to a transmission housing.
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