Multi-ratio planetary gear transmission
US8444526B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2041
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission comprising a first compound planetary gear set having a first brake engaged with a sun gear, a second compound planetary gear set having a second brake engaged with a ring gear, the first compound planetary gear set and the second planetary gear set axially engagable through a first clutch and a second clutch, and the transmission input and transmission output disposed coaxially and configured to input and output torque from the same side of the transmission.
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