Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Gear casings
Patent
1981-08-17
1984-06-05
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Gear casings
74730, 74759, F16H 3708, F16H 4700, F16H 5710
Patent
active
044520999
ABSTRACT:
A hydrokinetic transaxle assembly for an automotive vehicle driveline comprising a planetary gear system arranged concentrically with respect to the axis of the axle shafts for the traction wheels, a hydrokinetic torque converter disposed about the axis of the engine driven shaft, a planetary overdrive gear unit disposed about the axis of the torque converter, a transfer drive arrangement between the output element of the overdrive gearing and the input elements of the planetary gear system, the overdrive gear unit being effective during each forward drive ratio of the planetary gear system thereby reducing hydrokinetic slip in the torque converter, the torque delivery path between the engine and the overdrive gear unit being concentric with respect to the torque converter.
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Andrews Stephen B.
Ford Motor Company
Harrington Donald J.
Herrmann Allan D.
Zerschling Keith L.
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