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Multi-ratio planetary gear transmission

US8444526B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2012
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2032

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  • 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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