Electrically variable transmission having two planetary gear...

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2007-06-19

2007-06-19

Estremsky, Sherry (Department: 3681)

Planetary gear transmission systems or components

Input from independent power sources

Including electric motor input

C475S149000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11096720

ABSTRACT:
The electrically variable transmission family of the present invention provides low-content, low-cost electrically variable transmission mechanisms including first and second differential gear sets, a battery, two electric machines serving interchangeably as motors or generators, and two or three selectable torque-transfer devices. The selectable torque transfer devices are engaged singly to yield an EVT with a continuously variable range of speeds (including reverse) and two or three mechanically fixed forward speed ratios. The torque transfer devices and the first and second motor/generators are operable to provide five operating modes in the electrically variable transmission, including battery reverse mode, EVT reverse mode, reverse and forward launch modes, continuously variable transmission range mode, and fixed ratio mode.

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