Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Gear casings
Patent
1981-09-14
1984-06-19
Braun, Leslie
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Gear casings
74665A, 74695, 74759, 192 8715, F16H 4708, F16H 3706, F16H 3708, F16D 1900
Patent
active
044547862
ABSTRACT:
A four speed ratio transaxle for an automotive vehicle driveline comprising two simple planetary gear units arranged with fluid pressure operated clutches and brakes to provide four forward driving ratios, the top speed ratio being a direct drive, two of the ratio controlling clutches having a common fluid pressure cylinder and a pair of nested clutch actuating pistons to provide maximum space economy, one of the ratio changing clutches being arranged in radial disposition with respect to a reverse brake band, and a two speed accessory drive connected to torque delivery elements of the transaxle including an integrated transmission pump for supplying clutch-and-brake actuating pressure.
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Andrews Stephen B.
Braun Leslie
Ford Motor Company
Harrington Donald J.
Zerschling Keith L.
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