MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH SELECTABLE ONE-WAY BRAKING CLUTCH
A multi-speed transmission for a vehicle is provided with a selectable one-way braking clutch (SOWBC). The transmission has multiple planetary gear sets. Multiple torque-transmitting mechanisms are engagable in different combinations to establish at least one reverse speed ratio and multiple forward speed ratios between an input member and an output member. A selectable one-way braking clutch is configured to brake in one rotational direction and is selectively reversible to brake in an opposite rotational direction, and freewheels in some speed ratios.
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This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/404,670, filed Mar. 16, 2009, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELDThe invention relates to a multi-speed transmission with a selectable one-way braking clutch.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONSome automatic transmissions include a low/reverse braking clutch (i.e., a friction brake) that is applied in both a reverse speed ratio and a first forward speed ratio in order to provide reaction torque in both forward and reverse directions. Alternatively, a braking clutch is sometimes used alongside a one-way clutch, with the one-way clutch preventing rotation of a transmission component, such as a carrier member, in either the first or reverse speed ratio, and the braking clutch applied to prevent rotation in the other of the first and the reverse speed ratio. This type of one-way clutch is not selectable, in that it always automatically brakes one direction of rotation of the transmission component and freewheels, i.e., permits the component to rotate, in the opposing direction.
Automatic, multi-speed transmissions that incorporate planetary gear sets typically include multiple friction-type clutches in order to manipulate the transmission to provide many forward speed ratios. Many such components are necessary to provide six, seven, or eight forward speed ratios. The planetary gear sets and clutches become increasingly difficult to package as they increase in number, and also add to the overall weight of the transmission.
As is commonly known to those familiar with the art, disengaged multi-plate friction clutches, depending on various conditions, produce drag when there is relative motion between the sets of clutch plates. One characteristic of a disengaged multi-plate clutch is that, as the relative speed between the sets of clutch plates increases, typically, so does the drag or spin loss. This spin loss contributes to decreased fuel economy.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONA multi-speed transmission for a vehicle is provided that has a selectable one-way braking clutch (SOWBC) in order to reduce part complexity, weight, cost, and spin losses. The SOWBC is selectable so that it can provide reaction force against rotation in either rotational direction. The transmission has an input member, an output member, and a stationary member such as a transmission case. The transmission has a first planetary gear set having a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member. The output member is connected for rotation with the ring gear member of the first planetary gear set. A second planetary gear set has a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member. The input member is continuously connected for rotation with the one of the members of the second planetary gear set. A third planetary gear set has a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member.
A first interconnecting member continuously connects the carrier member of the first planetary gear set for common rotation with the ring gear member of the third planetary gear set. A second interconnecting member continuously connects the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set for common rotation with the carrier member of the third planetary gear set.
A first selectively engagable rotating clutch is engagable to connect one of the members of the second planetary gear set for common rotation with the sun gear member of the third planetary gear set. A second selectively engagable rotating clutch is engagable to connect the same or a different member of the second planetary gear set as connected by the first rotating clutch for common rotation with the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set.
A selectable one-way braking clutch (SOWBC) is configured to brake in one rotational direction and is selectively reversible to brake in an opposite rotational direction. The selectable one-way clutch is configured to brake rotation of the carrier member of the first planetary gear set when the transmission is in reverse and first forward speed ratios. The first rotating clutch is engaged and the selectable one-way braking clutch brakes reverse rotation of the carrier member to transmit torque from the input member to the output member in the first forward speed ratio. The second rotating clutch is engaged and the selectable one-way braking clutch brakes forward rotation of the carrier member to transmit torque from the input member to the output member in the reverse speed ratio.
The SOWBC is configured to brake in one rotational direction and selectively reversible to brake in an opposite rotational direction. The SOWBC is configured to brake rotation of the carrier member of the first planetary gear set when the transmission is in a reverse speed ratio and when in a first forward speed ratio. The first rotating clutch is engaged and the SOWBC brakes reverse rotation of the carrier member to transmit torque from the input member to the output member in the first forward speed ratio. The second rotating clutch is engaged and the SOWBC brakes forward rotation of the carrier member to transmit torque from the input member to the output member in the reverse speed ratio.
The above features and advantages and other features and advantages of the present invention are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best modes for carrying out the invention when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
Referring to the drawings, wherein like reference numbers refer to like components throughout the several views,
The first planetary gear set 20 is a compound planetary gear set that includes a first sun gear member 22, a second sun gear member 23, a carrier member 26, and a ring gear member 24. The carrier member 26 rotatably supports a first set of pinion gears 27 that mesh with both the sun gear member 22 and the ring gear member 24, as well as a second set of pinion gears 28 that mesh with the sun gear member 23 and the first set of pinion gears 27.
The second planetary gear set 30, also referred to herein as a set of intermeshing gears, is a double-pinion type planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 32, a ring gear member 34, and a carrier member 36 that rotatable supports first and second sets of pinion gears 37, 38, respectively. The first set of pinion gears 37 meshes with the sun gear member 32 and with the second set of pinion gears 38. The second set of pinion gears 38 meshes with the first set of pinion gears 37 and with the ring gear member 34.
The planetary gear arrangement 18 also includes six torque-transmitting mechanisms 60, 62, 63, 64, 66 and 68. The torque-transmitting mechanisms 60, 62 and 63 are rotating-type torque-transmitting mechanisms, commonly termed clutches. Clutches 60, 62, 63 and 64 are multi-plate clutch devices, for example, in a friction launch configuration. The torque-transmitting mechanism 66 is a stationary-type torque-transmitting mechanism, commonly termed a brake or reaction clutch. The torque-transmitting mechanism 68 is an SOWBC, discussed in greater detail below with respect to
The input member 17 is continuously connected with the carrier member 36. The output member 19 is continuously connected with the ring gear member 24. Carrier member 36 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 22 by engagement of clutch 60. Ring gear member 34 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 22 by engagement of clutch 62. Ring gear member 34 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 23 by engagement of clutch 63. Carrier member 36 is selectively connectable for common rotation carrier member 26 by engagement of clutch 64. Sun gear member 22 is selectively grounded to a stationary member (i.e., a non-rotating member), such as the transmission housing 80 by engagement of brake 66. The carrier member 26 is selectively grounded to the transmission housing 80 by engagement of SOWBC 68.
The SOWBC 68 is shown schematically in
The switch element 69 is selectively movable to the reverse braking position, shown in phantom as 69A. This position is selected in the first forward speed ratio, and provides reaction torque preventing rotation of the carrier member 26 in the reverse direction. The reverse position of the SOWBC 68, braking both forward and reverse rotation, is shown in
The SOWBC 68 may be a controllable mechanical diode clutch or a selectable roller clutch design or other selectable (reversible) one-way clutches. The SOWBC may be hydraulically actuated by a piston and a valve. A number of clutch designs capable of functioning as an SOWBC are envisioned, and this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the particular exemplary embodiments described herein.
Several methods are known to implement an SOWBC. Struts, rockers, rollers, or sprags are different features that can be utilized to selectively couple or decouple the members of the clutch.
It will be appreciated that the members of an SOWBC are likely to have a plurality of features like SOWBC 68, each actuated similarly to allow or prevent rotation in either direction, with the total torque transmitted through the SOWBC distributed between the SOWBC features. Similar SOWBC features are known in the art for a rocker mechanism with a pair of engagement elements located at distal ends of the rocker, capable similarly of preventing or enabling relative rotation, in combination with engagement features on an opposing member, based upon rocking actuation of the rocker. Rollers or sprags can alternatively be used in members located one radially inside the other, with a gap between the members. The rollers or sprags can be actuated to interact within the gap to selectively couple the members in one or both directions of rotation.
Application of an SOWBC, as described above, to an automatic transmission can reduce parts and increase fuel efficiency. Yet, when the SOWBC 68 needs to be engaged, slip across the clutch must substantially equal zero. There can be no relative rotation (i.e., slip) between the members 105, 110; that is, both members 105, 110 of the SOWBC 68 need to be stationary or, in an embodiment where neither is grounded, need to be rotating at the same speed and in the same direction.
The strut plate 105A has a pocket-shaped design including a first side having a race into which the slide plate 120A and the notch plate 110A are assembled and held in place preferably using a snap ring 151 and a supporting ring 152. The strut plate 105A includes a pass-through slot portion 154 formed therein. The pass-through slot portion 154 comprises a circumferentially-oriented elongated opening passing through the strut plate 105A, and can be located on an annular surface of the strut plate 105A, as shown in
One skilled in the art can conceive of other configurations for engaging and disengaging the exemplary SOWBCs 68, 68A described herein by actuating and deactivating a displacement actuator using a control module.
Second EmbodimentThe first planetary gear set 220 is a compound planetary gear set that includes a first sun gear member 222, a second sun gear member 223, a carrier member 226, and a ring gear member 224. The carrier member 226 rotatably supports a first set of pinion gears 227 that mesh with both the sun gear member 222 and the ring gear member 224, as well as a second set of pinion gears 228 that mesh with the sun gear member 223 and the first set of pinion gears 227.
The second planetary gear set 230, also referred to herein as a set of intermeshing gears, includes a first sun gear member 232, a second sun gear member 233, a ring gear member 234, and a carrier member 236 that rotatably supports first and second sets of pinion gears 237, 238, respectively. The sets of pinion gears 237, 238 are interconnected from common rotation with one another. The first set of pinion gears 237 meshes with the sun gear member 232. The second set of pinion gears 238 meshes with the sun gear member 233 and with the ring gear member 234.
The planetary gearing arrangement 218 also includes seven torque-transmitting mechanisms 260, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, and 68. The torque-transmitting mechanisms 260, 262 and 263 are rotating-type torque-transmitting mechanisms, commonly termed clutches. Clutches 260, 262 and 263 are multi-plate clutch devices, for example, in a friction launch configuration. The torque-transmitting mechanisms 264, 265 and 266 are stationary-type torque-transmitting mechanisms, commonly termed brakes or reaction clutches. The torque-transmitting mechanism 68 is the SOWBC discussed above with respect to
The input member 217 is continuously connected with the ring gear member 234. The output member 219 is continuously connected with the ring gear member 224. Carrier member 236 is selectively connectable for common rotation with the sun gear member 223 by engagement of clutch 260. Ring gear member 234 is selectively connectable for common rotation with carrier member 226 by engagement of clutch 262. Carrier member 236 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 222 by engagement of clutch 263. Sun gear member 233 is selectively grounded to transmission housing 280 by engagement of brake 264. Sun gear member 232 is selectively grounded to transmission housing 280 by engagement of brake 265. Sun gear member 222 is selectively grounded to transmission housing 280 by engagement of brake 266. Carrier member 226 is selectively grounded to the transmission housing 280 by engagement of the SOWBC 68 to prevent either forward or reverse rotation; i.e., set to either forward braking or reverse braking (but allowing freewheeling in forward when set to reverse braking).
The torque-transmitting mechanisms 260, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266 and 68 are engagable in combinations of three according to the schedule set forth in
The first planetary gear set 320 is a compound planetary gear set that includes a first sun gear member 322, a second sun gear member 323, a carrier member 326, and a ring gear member 324. The carrier member 326 rotatably supports a first set of pinion gears 327 that meshes with both the sun gear member 322 and the ring gear member 324, as well as a second set of pinion gears 328 that meshes with the sun gear member 323 and the first set of pinion gears 327.
The second planetary gear set 330, also referred to herein as a set of intermeshing gears, includes a sun gear member 332, a ring gear member 334, and a carrier member 336 that rotatably supports a set of pinion gears 337 that meshes with the sun gear member 332 and with the ring gear member 334.
The planetary gearing arrangement 318 also includes seven torque-transmitting mechanisms 360, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, and 68. The torque-transmitting mechanisms 360, 362, 363 and 364 are rotating-type torque-transmitting mechanisms, commonly termed clutches. Clutches 360, 362, 363 and 364 are multi-plate clutch devices, for example, in a friction launch configuration. The torque-transmitting mechanisms 365 and 366 are stationary-type torque-transmitting mechanisms, commonly termed brakes or reaction clutches. The torque-transmitting mechanism 68 is the SOWBC discussed above with respect to
The input member 317 is continuously connected with the ring gear member 334. The output member 319 is continuously connected with the ring gear member 324. Carrier member 336 is selectively connectable for common rotation with the sun gear member 323 by engagement of clutch 360. Ring gear member 334 is selectively connectable for common rotation with carrier member 326 by engagement of clutch 362. Carrier member 336 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 322 by engagement of clutch 363. Ring gear member 334 is selectively connectable for common rotation with carrier member 336 by engagement of clutch 364. Sun gear member 322 is selectively grounded to transmission housing 380 by engagement of brake 365. Sun gear member 332 is selectively grounded to the transmission housing 380 by engagement of the brake 366. Carrier member 326 is selectively grounded to the transmission housing 380 by engagement of the SOWBC 68 to prevent either forward or reverse rotation; i.e., set to either forward braking or reverse braking (but allowing freewheeling in forward when set to reverse braking)
The torque-transmitting mechanisms 360, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366 and 68 are engagable in combinations of three according to the schedule set forth in
The first planetary gear set 420 is a simple planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 422, a carrier member 426, and a ring gear member 424. The carrier member 426 rotatably supports a set of pinion gears 427 that mesh with both the sun gear member 422 and the ring gear member 424.
The second planetary gear set 430, also referred to herein as a set of intermeshing gears, is a double pinion-type planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 432, a ring gear member 434, and a carrier member 436 that rotatably supports a first set of pinion gears 437 and a second set of pinion gears 438. The first set of pinion gears 437 meshes with the sun gear member 432 and with the second set of pinion gears 438. The second set of pinion gears 438 meshes with the first set of pinion gears 437 and with the ring gear member 434.
The third planetary gear set 440 is a double pinion-type planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 442, a ring gear member 444, and a carrier member 446 that rotatably supports a first set of pinion gears 447 and a second set of pinion gears 448. The first set of pinion gears 447 meshes with the sun gear member 442 and with the second set of pinion gears 448. The second set of pinion gears 448 meshes with the first set of pinion gears 447 and with the ring gear member 444.
The planetary gearing arrangement 418 also includes six torque-transmitting mechanisms 460, 462, 463, 464, 466, and 68. The torque-transmitting mechanisms 460, 462, 463 and 464 are rotating-type torque-transmitting mechanisms, commonly termed clutches. Clutches 460, 462, 463 and 464 are multi-plate clutch devices, for example, in a friction launch configuration. The torque-transmitting mechanism 466 is a stationary-type torque-transmitting mechanism, commonly termed a brake or reaction clutch. The torque-transmitting mechanism 68 is the SOWBC discussed above with respect to
The input member 417 is continuously connected with the sun gear member 432. The output member 419 is continuously connected with the ring gear member 424. Carrier member 436 is continuously grounded to the transmission housing 480. Interconnecting member 470 continuously connects ring gear member 444 for common rotation with carrier member 426. Interconnecting member 472 continuously connects carrier member 446 for common rotation with sun gear member 422. Ring gear member 434 is selectively connectable for common rotation with the sun gear member 442 by engagement of clutch 460. Ring gear member 434 is selectively connectable for common rotation with carrier member 446 by engagement of clutch 462. Carrier member 426 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 432 by engagement of clutch 463. Sun gear member 422 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 432 by engagement of clutch 464. Carrier member 446 is selectively grounded to transmission housing 480 by engagement of brake 466. Carrier member 426 is selectively grounded to the transmission housing 480 by engagement of the SOWBC 68 to prevent either forward or reverse rotation; i.e., set to either forward braking or reverse braking (but allowing freewheeling in forward when set to reverse braking)
The torque-transmitting mechanisms 460, 462, 463, 464, 466 and 68 are engagable in combinations of two according to the schedule set forth in
The first planetary gear set 520 is a simple planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 522, a carrier member 526, and a ring gear member 524. The carrier member 526 rotatably supports a set of pinion gears 527 that meshes with both the sun gear member 522 and the ring gear member 524.
The second planetary gear set 530, also referred to herein as a set of intermeshing gears, includes a sun gear member 532, a ring gear member 534, and a carrier member 536 that rotatably supports a set of pinion gears 537 that meshes with the sun gear member 532 and with the ring gear member 534.
The third planetary gear set 540 is a double pinion-type planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 542, a ring gear member 544, and a carrier member 546 that rotatably supports a first set of pinion gears 547 and a second set of pinion gears 548. The first set of pinion gears 547 meshes with the sun gear member 542 and with the second set of pinion gears 548. The second set of pinion gears 548 meshes with the first set of pinion gears 547 and with the ring gear member 544.
The planetary gearing arrangement 518 also includes six torque-transmitting mechanisms 560, 562, 563, 564, 566, and 68. The torque-transmitting mechanisms 560, 562, 563 and 564 are rotating-type torque-transmitting mechanisms, commonly termed clutches. Clutches 560, 562, 563 and 564 are multi-plate clutch devices, for example, in a friction launch configuration. The torque-transmitting mechanism 566 is a stationary-type torque-transmitting mechanism, commonly termed a brake or reaction clutch. The torque-transmitting mechanism 68 is the SOWBC discussed above with respect to
The input member 517 is continuously connected with the ring gear member 534. The output member 519 is continuously connected with the ring gear member 524. Sun gear member 532 is continuously grounded to the transmission housing 580. Interconnecting member 570 continuously connects ring gear member 544 for common rotation with carrier member 526. Interconnecting member 572 continuously connects carrier member 546 for common rotation with sun gear member 522. Carrier member 536 is selectively connectable for common rotation with the sun gear member 542 by engagement of clutch 560. Carrier member 536 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 522 by engagement of clutch 562. Ring gear member 544 is selectively connectable for common rotation with ring gear member 534 by engagement of clutch 563. Ring gear member 534 is selectively connectable for common rotation with carrier member 546 by engagement of clutch 564. Sun gear member 522 is selectively grounded to transmission housing 580 by engagement of brake 566. Carrier member 526 is selectively grounded to the transmission housing 580 by engagement of the SOWBC 68 to prevent either forward or reverse rotation; i.e., set to either forward braking or reverse braking (but allowing freewheeling in forward when set to reverse braking)
The torque-transmitting mechanisms 560, 562, 563, 564, 566 and 68 are engagable in combinations of two according to the schedule set forth in
The first planetary gear set 620 is a simple planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 622, a carrier member 626, and a ring gear member 624. The carrier member 626 rotatably supports a set of pinion gears 627 that mesh with both the sun gear member 622 and the ring gear member 624.
The second planetary gear set 630, also referred to herein as a set of intermeshing gears, is a double pinion-type planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 632, a ring gear member 634, and a carrier member 636 that rotatably supports a first set of pinion gears 637 and a second set of pinion gears 638. The first set of pinion gears 637 meshes with the sun gear member 632 and with the second set of pinion gears 638. The second set of pinion gears 638 mesh with the first set of pinion gears 637 and with the ring gear member 634.
The third planetary gear set 640 is a double pinion-type planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 642, a ring gear member 644, and a carrier member 646 that rotatably supports a first set of pinion gears 647 and a second set of pinion gears 648. The first set of pinion gears 647 meshes with the sun gear member 642 and with the second set of pinion gears 648. The second set of pinion gears 648 meshes with the first set of pinion gears 647 and with the ring gear member 644.
The planetary gearing arrangement 618 also includes six torque-transmitting mechanisms 660, 662, 663, 664, 666, and 68. The torque-transmitting mechanisms 660, 662, 663 and 664 are rotating-type torque-transmitting mechanisms, commonly termed clutches. Clutches 660, 662, 663 and 664 are multi-plate clutch devices, for example, in a friction launch configuration. The torque-transmitting mechanism 666 is a stationary-type torque-transmitting mechanism, commonly termed a brake or reaction clutch. The torque-transmitting mechanism 68 is the SOWBC discussed above with respect to
The input member 617 is continuously connected with the sun gear member 632. The output member 619 is continuously connected with the ring gear member 624. Carrier member 636 is continuously grounded to the transmission housing 680. Interconnecting member 670 continuously connects ring gear member 644 for common rotation with carrier member 626. Interconnecting member 672 continuously connects carrier member 646 for common rotation with sun gear member 622. Ring gear member 634 is selectively connectable for common rotation with the sun gear member 642 by engagement of clutch 660. Ring gear member 634 is selectively connectable for common rotation with carrier member 646 by engagement of clutch 662. Carrier member 626 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 632 by engagement of clutch 663. Sun gear member 622 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 632 by engagement of clutch 664. Carrier member 646 is selectively grounded to transmission housing 680 by engagement of brake 666. Carrier member 626 is selectively grounded to the transmission housing 680 by engagement of the SOWBC 68 to prevent either forward or reverse rotation; i.e., set to either forward braking or reverse braking (but allowing freewheeling in forward when set to reverse braking)
The torque-transmitting mechanisms 660, 662, 663, 664, 666 and 68 are engagable in combinations of two according to the schedule set forth in
The first planetary gear set 720 is a simple planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 722, a carrier member 726, and a ring gear member 724. The carrier member 726 rotatably supports a set of pinion gears 727 that meshes with both the sun gear member 722 and the ring gear member 724.
The second planetary gear set 730, also referred to herein as a set of intermeshing gears, is a double pinion-type planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 732, a ring gear member 734, and a carrier member 736 that rotatably supports a first set of pinion gears 737 and a second set of pinion gears 738. The first set of pinion gears 737 meshes with the sun gear member 732 and with the second set of pinion gears 738. The second set of pinion gears 738 meshes with the first set of pinion gears 737 and with the ring gear member 734.
The third planetary gear set 740 is a double pinion-type planetary gear set that includes a sun gear member 742, a ring gear member 744, and a carrier member 746 that rotatably supports a first set of pinion gears 747 and a second set of pinion gears 748. The first set of pinion gears 747 meshes with the sun gear member 742 and with the second set of pinion gears 748. The second set of pinion gears 748 meshes with the first set of pinion gears 747 and with the ring gear member 744.
The planetary gearing arrangement 718 also includes six torque-transmitting mechanisms 760, 762, 763, 764, 766, and 68. The torque-transmitting mechanisms 760, 762, 763 and 764 are rotating-type torque-transmitting mechanisms, commonly termed clutches. Clutches 760, 762, 763 and 764 are multi-plate clutch devices, for example, in a friction launch configuration. The torque-transmitting mechanism 766 is a stationary-type torque-transmitting mechanism, commonly termed a brake or reaction clutch. The torque-transmitting mechanism 68 is the SOWBC discussed above with respect to
The input member 717 is continuously connected with the carrier member 736. The output member 719 is continuously connected with the ring gear member 724. Sun gear member 732 is continuously grounded to the transmission housing 780. Interconnecting member 770 continuously connects ring gear member 744 for common rotation with carrier member 726. Interconnecting member 772 continuously connects carrier member 746 for common rotation with sun gear member 722. Ring gear member 734 is selectively connectable for common rotation with the sun gear member 742 by engagement of clutch 760. Ring gear member 734 is selectively connectable for common rotation with sun gear member 722 by engagement of clutch 762. Carrier member 736 is selectively connectable for common rotation with ring gear member 744 by engagement of clutch 763. Carrier member 736 is selectively connectable for common rotation with carrier member 746 by engagement of clutch 764. Sun gear member 722 is selectively grounded to transmission housing 780 by engagement of brake 766. Carrier member 726 is selectively grounded to the transmission housing 780 by engagement of the SOWBC 68 to prevent either forward or reverse rotation; i.e., set to either forward braking or reverse braking (but allowing freewheeling in forward when set to reverse braking)
The torque-transmitting mechanisms 760, 762, 763, 764, 766 and 68 are engagable in combinations of two according to the schedule set forth in
While the best modes for carrying out the invention have been described in detail, those familiar with the art to which this invention relates will recognize various alternative designs and embodiments for practicing the invention within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A transmission for a vehicle comprising:
- an input member;
- an output member;
- a stationary member;
- a first planetary gear set having a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member; wherein the output member is connected for rotation with the ring gear member of the first planetary gear set;
- a second planetary gear set having a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member; wherein the input member is continuously connected for rotation with the one of the members of the second planetary gear set;
- a third planetary gear set having a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member;
- a first interconnecting member continuously connecting the carrier member of the first planetary gear set for common rotation with the ring gear member of the third planetary gear set;
- a second interconnecting member continuously connecting the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set for common rotation with the carrier member of the third planetary gear set;
- a first selectively engagable rotating clutch engagable to connect one of the members of the second planetary gear set for common rotation with the sun gear member of the third planetary gear set;
- a second selectively engagable rotating clutch engagable to connect the same or a different member of the second planetary gear set as connected by the first rotating clutch for common rotation with the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set; and
- a selectable one-way braking clutch configured to brake in one rotational direction and selectively reversible to brake in an opposite rotational direction, the selectable one-way clutch being configured to brake rotation of the carrier member of the first planetary gear set when the transmission is in reverse and first forward speed ratios;
- wherein the first rotating clutch is engaged and the selectable one-way braking clutch brakes reverse rotation of the carrier member to transmit torque from the input member to the output member in the first forward speed ratio; and
- wherein the second rotating clutch is engaged and the selectable one-way braking clutch brakes forward rotation of the carrier member to transmit torque from the input member to the output member in the reverse speed ratio.
2. The transmission of claim 1, wherein said one of the members of the second planetary gear set connected for common rotation with the sun gear member of the third planetary gear set by the first rotating clutch is the carrier member.
3. The transmission of claim 1, wherein said one of the members of the second planetary gear set connected for common rotation with the sun gear member of the third planetary gear set by the first rotating clutch is the ring gear member.
4. The transmission of claim 1, wherein said member of the second planetary gear set connected for common rotation with the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set by the second rotating clutch is the ring gear member.
5. The transmission of claim 4, further comprising:
- a third rotating clutch selectively engagable to connect the carrier member of the first planetary gear set to the input member.
6. The transmission of claim 4, further comprising:
- a fourth rotating clutch selectively engagable to connect the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set to the input member.
7. The transmission of claim 4, further comprising:
- a first brake selectively engagable to ground the first sun gear member of the first planetary gear set to the transmission housing.
8. The transmission of claim 4, wherein one of the members of the second planetary gear set is continuously grounded to the transmission housing.
9. The transmission of claim 4, further comprising:
- additional selectively engagable torque-transmitting mechanisms engagable to connect different members of the planetary gear set and the set of intermeshing gears for common rotation or to the stationary member;
- wherein the rotating clutches, the selectable one-way braking clutch, and the additional selectively engagable torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engagable to provide the reverse speed ratio and eight forward speed ratios between the input member and the output member, including the first forward speed ratio, with the selectable one-way clutch free-wheeling in some of the forward speed ratios.
10. A transmission for a vehicle comprising:
- an input member;
- an output member;
- a stationary member;
- a first planetary gear set having a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member; wherein the output member is connected for rotation with the ring gear member of the first planetary gear set;
- a second planetary gear set having a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member; wherein the input member is continuously connected for rotation with the one of the members of the second planetary gear set;
- a third planetary gear set having a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member;
- a first interconnecting member continuously connecting the carrier member of the first planetary gear set for common rotation with the ring gear member of the third planetary gear set;
- a second interconnecting member continuously connecting the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set for common rotation with the carrier member of the third planetary gear set;
- a first selectively engagable rotating clutch engagable to connect one of the members of the second planetary gear set for common rotation with the sun gear member of the third planetary gear set;
- a second selectively engagable rotating clutch engagable to connect the same or a different member of the second planetary gear set as connected by the first rotating clutch for common rotation with the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set; and
- a selectable one-way braking clutch configured to brake in one rotational direction and selectively reversible to brake in an opposite rotational direction, the selectable one-way clutch being configured to brake rotation of the carrier member of the first planetary gear set when the transmission is in reverse and first forward speed ratios;
- wherein the first rotating clutch is engaged and the selectable one-way braking clutch is brakes reverse rotation of the carrier member to transmit torque from the input member to the output member in the first forward speed ratio;
- wherein the second rotating clutch is engaged and the selectable one-way braking clutch brakes forward rotation of the carrier member to transmit torque from the input member to the output member in the reverse speed ratio.
- wherein said one of the members of the second planetary gear set connected for common rotation with the sun gear member of the third planetary gear set by the first rotating clutch is the ring gear member; and
- wherein said member of the second planetary gear set connected for common rotation with the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set by the second rotating clutch is the ring gear member.
11. The transmission of claim 10, further comprising:
- a third rotating clutch selectively engagable to connect the carrier member of the first planetary gear set to the input member.
12. The transmission of claim 10, further comprising:
- a fourth rotating clutch selectively engagable to connect the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set to the input member.
13. The transmission of claim 10, further comprising:
- a first brake selectively engagable to ground the first sun gear member of the first planetary gear set to the transmission housing.
14. The transmission of claim 10, wherein one of the members of the second planetary gear set is continuously grounded to the transmission housing.
15. The transmission of claim 10, further comprising:
- additional selectively engagable torque-transmitting mechanisms engagable to connect different members of the planetary gear set and the set of intermeshing gears for common rotation or to the stationary member; and
- wherein the rotating clutches, the selectable one-way braking clutch, and the additional selectively engagable torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engagable to provide the reverse speed ratio and eight forward speed ratios between the input member and the output member, including the first forward speed ratio, with the selectable one-way clutch free-wheeling in some of the forward speed ratios.
16. A transmission for a vehicle comprising:
- an input member;
- an output member;
- a stationary member;
- a first planetary gear set having a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member; wherein the output member is connected for rotation with the ring gear member of the first planetary gear set;
- a second planetary gear set having a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member; wherein the input member is continuously connected for rotation with the one of the members of the second planetary gear set;
- a third planetary gear set having a ring gear member, a carrier member, and a sun gear member;
- a first interconnecting member continuously connecting the carrier member of the first planetary gear set for common rotation with the ring gear member of the third planetary gear set;
- a second interconnecting member continuously connecting the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set for common rotation with the carrier member of the third planetary gear set;
- a first selectively engagable rotating clutch engagable to connect one of the members of the second planetary gear set for common rotation with the sun gear member of the third planetary gear set;
- a second selectively engagable rotating clutch engagable to connect the same or a different member of the second planetary gear set as connected by the first rotating clutch for common rotation with the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set;
- a selectable one-way braking clutch configured to brake in one rotational direction and selectively reversible to brake in an opposite rotational direction, the selectable one-way clutch being configured to brake rotation of the carrier member of the first planetary gear set when the transmission is in reverse and first forward speed ratios;
- wherein the first rotating clutch is engaged and the selectable one-way braking clutch is brakes reverse rotation of the carrier member to transmit torque from the input member to the output member in the first forward speed ratio;
- wherein the second rotating clutch is engaged and the selectable one-way braking clutch brakes forward rotation of the carrier member to transmit torque from the input member to the output member in the reverse speed ratio;
- wherein said member of the second planetary gear set connected for common rotation with the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set by the second rotating clutch is the ring gear member;
- a third rotating clutch selectively engagable to connect the carrier member of the first planetary gear set to the input member;
- a fourth rotating clutch selectively engagable to connect the sun gear member of the first planetary gear set to the input member;
- a first brake selectively engagable to ground the first sun gear member of the first planetary gear set to the transmission housing; and
- wherein one of the members of the second planetary gear set is continuously grounded to the transmission housing.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 2, 2012
Publication Date: Jul 26, 2012
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC (Detroit, MI)
Inventors: Farzad Samie (Franklin, MI), Chunhao J. Lee (Troy, MI)
Application Number: 13/437,241
International Classification: F16H 3/62 (20060101);