Abstract: The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three planetary gear sets and six torque transmitting mechanisms. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to at least one member of the planetary gear arrangement and an output member that is continuously connected with another of the planetary gear members. The six torque transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members and with the transmission housing, the input or output shaft, in some instances, and are operated in combinations of two to establish at least seven forward speed ratios.

Abstract: A family of power transmissions having first, second, and third planetary gearsets and six torque-transmitting mechanisms. The first planetary gearset is continuously interconnected with a member of the second planetary gearset and a member of the third planetary gearset. The second planetary gearset is continuously interconnected with a member of the third planetary gearset. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engaged in combinations of two to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio within the planetary gearsets.

Abstract: A family of transmissions having a plurality of family members each having three planetary gearsets and six torque-transmitting mechanisms. The planetary gearsets and the torque-transmitting mechanisms are interconnected such that at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio can be established within the three planetary gearsets and transmitted between an input shaft and an output shaft, by selectively engaging the torque transmitting mechanisms in combinations of four.

Abstract: A family of power transmissions having first, second, and third planetary gearsets and six torque-transmitting mechanisms. The first planetary gearset is continuously interconnected with a member of the second planetary gearset and a member of the third planetary gearset. The second planetary gearset is continuously interconnected with a member of the third planetary gearset. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engaged in combinations of two to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio within the planetary gearsets.

Abstract: A family of power transmissions wherein each family member includes first, second, and third planetary gearsets, six torque-transmitting mechanisms, and one continuous interconnecting member. The interconnecting member interconnects a member of the first planetary gearset, a member of the second planetary gearset, and a member of the third planetary gearset. The torque-transmitting mechanisms being selectively engageable in combinations of four to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio within the planetary gearset.

Abstract: The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms and three fixed interconnections. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is not continuously connected to one of the planetary gears members and an output member that is continuously connected with at one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members, the input shaft, the output shaft, and with the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio.

Abstract: The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms and three fixed interconnections. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is not continuously connected to any of the planetary gear members. In some family members, the output shaft is continuously connected with at least one member of the first or second planetary gear set or continuously connected with a member of the third planetary gear set and selectively connectable with at least one member of the first, second or third planetary gear set.

Abstract: A family of power transmissions wherein each family member includes first, second, and third planetary gearsets, six torque-transmitting mechanisms, and one continuous interconnecting member. The interconnecting member interconnects a member of the first planetary gearset, a member of the second planetary gearset, and a member of the third planetary gearset. The torque-transmitting mechanisms being selectively engageable in combinations of four to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio within the planetary gearset.

Abstract: A family of power transmissions includes three planetary gearsets, which each have a member interconnected with one of the other planetary gearsets, and two of the planetary gearsets have a second member continuously interconnected. Each family member includes six torque-transmitting mechanisms which are engaged in combinations of two to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio within the planetary gear arrangement between the transmission input shaft and the transmission output shaft.

Abstract: The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms and two fixed interconnections. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously 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 six torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members, the fixed interconnections, the input shaft, the output shaft, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio.

Abstract: The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms and two fixed interconnections. Also, one planetary gear member is continuously connected with the transmission housing. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is not continuously connected to one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with at least one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members, the fixed interconnections, the input shaft, the output shaft, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio.

Abstract: A family of power transmissions has a plurality of family members each of which have three planetary gearsets, each having three members, and six torque transmitting mechanisms. An output shaft is continuously interconnected with at least one planetary member. An input shaft is selectively interconnected with respective planetary members through at least two of the torque transmitting mechanisms. One member of the second planetary gearset and one member of the third planetary gearset are continuously interconnected, and another member of the third planetary gearset is continuously interconnected with a transmission housing. The remaining torque transmitting mechanisms provide selective interconnections between two planetary members or between a planetary member and the housing, the input shaft, and the output shaft. The torque transmitting mechanisms are selectively engaged in combinations of four to establish at least seven forward speeds and one reverse speed.

Abstract: The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms. First and second interconnections continuously connect members of the first, second and third planetary gear sets. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is not continuously connected to any of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with one of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members, the fixed interconnections, the input shaft, and with the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio.

Abstract: The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms and three fixed interconnections. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is not continuously connected to any of the planetary gear members. An output shaft is continuously connected with a member of the first or second planetary gear set or continuously connected with a member of the third planetary gear set and selectively connectable with at least one member of the first or second planetary gear set. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members, the fixed interconnections, the input shaft, the output shaft, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio.

Abstract: A family of power transmissions wherein each family member includes three planetary gearsets with three interconnecting members providing continuous interconnections between members of the planetary gearsets. The family members further include six selectively engageable torque-transmitting mechanisms, which are engaged in combinations of two to establish seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio between an input shaft and an output shaft of a transmission.

Abstract: A family of transmissions employing three planetary gearsets and five torque-transmitting mechanisms provides at least six forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio when the torque-transmitting mechanisms are engaged in combinations of three. Three interconnecting members continuously interconnect six members of the planetary gear sets. The output shaft is continuously interconnected with at least one member of the planetary gear sets, and the input shaft is not continuously interconnected with any member of the planetary gear sets. The torque-transmitting mechanisms consist of both selectively engageable rotating type torque-transmitting mechanisms and selectively engageable stationary type torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms and two fixed interconnections. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously 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 six torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members, the fixed interconnections, the input shaft, the output shaft, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio.

Abstract: A family of power transmissions disposed in powertrains wherein each family member has three planetary gearsets and five selectively engageable torque-transmitting mechanisms. The torque-transmitting mechanisms are engaged in combinations of three to provide a reverse speed ratio and at least six forward speed ratios between an input shaft and an output shaft. The family members are characterized at least in part by interconnected members of the first and second planetary gearsets and continuously interconnected members of the second and third planetary gearsets. Further, the family members are characterized by the output shaft being continuously connected to one planetary gearset member, and the one member of the first planetary gearset being continuously connected with the transmission housing. One other common characteristic of the family members is that the input shaft is selectively connectible through at least two torque-transmitting mechanisms with members of at least two of the planetary gearsets.

Abstract: A family of transmission mechanisms having at least six forward speeds wherein each family member includes three planetary gearsets, five torque transmitting mechanisms, and three interconnecting members. The planetary gear sets each have three members (sun gear member, ring gear member, and planet carrier assembly member). The interconnecting members provide continuous interconnection between the members of the planetary gearsets. An output shaft is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the planetary gearsets. An input shaft is selectively interconnectable with members of the planetary gearsets through three of the torque transmitting mechanisms (clutches). The two other torque transmitting mechanisms (clutches or brakes) selectively interconnect members of the planetary gear sets or selectively interconnect a housing with at least one member of the planetary gearsets.

Abstract: The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least seven forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms and two fixed interconnections. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously 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 six torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members, the fixed interconnections, the input shaft, the output shaft, and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of three to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio.