Multi-speed transmission with a selectable one-way clutch
US8702555B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2046
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. One of the plurality of torque transmitting devices is an integrated friction launch clutch. A one-way clutch is in series relationship with the launch clutch and is configured to disconnect the launch clutch from at least one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes actuatable in combinations of two to establish at least ten forward gear ratios and one reverse gear ratio.
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