Split power infinitely variable transmission architecture incorporating a planetary type ball variator with multiple fixed ranges
US9382988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2097
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission includes an input shaft, an output shaft, at least five planetary gearsets, a variable-ratio unit, and at least six clutches. The input shaft is configured to receive torque from a drive unit. The output shaft is configured to transmit torque to a load. The at least five planetary gearsets, the variable-ratio unit, and the at least six clutches are arranged between the input shaft and the output shaft. The at least six clutches are selectively engageable in combination with one another to select one of at least eight operating modes.
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