Planetary clutch assembly, for a transmission, with a common actuator for two clutches
US8790212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D21/06
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A planetary clutch assembly, including: a first input shaft; an output shaft; a planetary gear set connected to the first input shaft and including a ring gear and a planet carrier; first and second clutches; and an actuator. The planet carrier is connected to the first clutch so that the planet carrier and a portion of the first clutch rotate in unison. The ring gear is grounded to a case for the transmission. The first and second clutches are connected to the output shaft so that the output shaft and a portion of the first and second clutches rotate in unison.
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