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Seven-speed planetary transmission

US6773370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2002
Grant dateAug 10, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2200/201
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seven-speed planetary transmission incorporates three planetary gearsets and six torque-transmitting mechanisms. Each of the planetary gearsets is a simple type planetary gearset, three of the torque-transmitting mechanisms are rotating type torque-transmitting mechanisms commonly termed clutches, and three of the torque-transmitting mechanisms are stationary type torque-transmitting mechanisms commonly termed brakes. A one-way torque-transmitting mechanism is included to simplify the engagement of the first of the forward speed ratios as well as to simplify the ratio interchange between the first and second of the speed ratios.

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