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Multi-speed transmission

US8920281B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2012
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2200/2046
  • 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 three to establish a plurality of forward gear ratios and one reverse gear ratio.

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