Power transmission apparatus

Details Power transmission apparatus Power transmission apparatus

1977-05-20

1980-11-11

Braun, Leslie

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Plural power paths to and/or from gearing

74682, 74688, F16H 4704, F16H 4708, F16H 3706

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042325676

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a power transmission apparatus which includes a hydraulic torque converter and mechanical gears. The torque converter includes a circulatory turbine in addition to the usual output turbine. The mechanical gears include first, second and third gearings. The first gearing connects the circulatory turbine to the converter input shaft. The second gearing connects the first gearing to the converter output member through a unidirectional freewheel. The third gearing connects the second gearing to an output member of the apparatus.

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patent: 3048057 (1962-08-01), Dodge
patent: 3270586 (1966-09-01), Tuck et al.
patent: 3296891 (1967-01-01), Tuck
patent: 3359827 (1967-12-01), Chapman, Jr. et al.
patent: 3789697 (1974-02-01), Hobbs
patent: 4056986 (1977-11-01), Hobbs

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