Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Gear casings
Patent
1978-06-28
1980-11-25
Jaudon, Henry
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Gear casings
F16H 4708
Patent
active
042351260
ABSTRACT:
A compact automatic transmission of the planetary type adapted for front wheel drive installations including a Ravigneaux gear set and four friction elements whereby 3-forward drive ratios and one reverse ratio may be established, and a first shaft is provided connected directly to the engine and a second shaft being connected to be driven through a hydraulic torque converter. Each of the shafts is connected to drive an element of the gear set whereby a partly hydraulic and partly mechanical drive is provided. In addition, only one friction element need be engaged for each of the ratios established by the transmission.
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patent: 3285100 (1966-11-01), Peltner et al.
patent: 3426617 (1969-02-01), Tosi
patent: 3426618 (1969-02-01), Hau
patent: 3455185 (1969-07-01), Ohno et al.
Borg-Warner Limited
Jaudon Henry
Jennings, Jr. James J.
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