Planetary gear transmission systems or components – With means to vary drive ratio or disconnect drive – Plural elements selectively braked
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2009-08-18
Lewis, Tisha D (Department: 3655)
Planetary gear transmission systems or components
With means to vary drive ratio or disconnect drive
Plural elements selectively braked
C475S284000, C475S286000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07575532
ABSTRACT:
The transmission has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission includes four planetary gear sets having seven torque-transmitting mechanisms, four fixed interconnections, and a stationary (grounded) member. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is selectively connected to at least one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The seven torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members and with the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of two to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio.
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Maguire Joel M
Raghavan Madhusudan
GM Global Technology Operations Inc.
Lewis Tisha D
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