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Multi-speed planetary gear set transmission

US8915819B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2013
Grant dateDec 23, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2200/2048
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transmission has an input member, an output member, at least four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes actuatable in combinations of two to establish a plurality of forward gear ratios and one reverse gear ratio.

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