Biasing drive torque to an axle in a motor vehicle
US7779953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K23/0808
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for transmitting power to vehicle wheels includes a transmission output connected to a first wheel set, a planetary gearset including an input and an output, whose speed is greater than a speed of the gearset input, and a coupler having a variable torque capacity, driveably connecting the transmission output and the gearset input.
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