Abstract: Two-speed transmission apparatus for electric vehicle comprises a planetary gear mechanism 16, friction brake 28 and friction clutch 26 in coaxial arrangement between input axis 10 and output axis 12, first speed is obtained by fastening the friction brake 28 and one-on-one second speed is obtained by fastening friction clutch 26. The electric actuator 30 to switch first speed and second speed comprises electric motor 32, a torque-thrust converting mechanism 36 and pusher 34. The torque-thrust converting mechanism 36 comprises inside cylindrical screw 40 being rotated by control motor 32 and outside cylindrical nut 42 which is screwed with cylindrical screw 40 and is connected to pusher 34 so as to integrally axis-move. The control motor 32 may include an electromagnetic brake to fasten the friction brake 28 and the friction clutch 26. Thrust of the axial direction may be transmitted by the swing of an arm 316.

Abstract: A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle. The transmission (G) comprises a transmission input (GW1-A), a transmission output (GW2-A), first, second, third and fourth planetary gearsets (P1, P2, P3, P4) and first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth shift elements (B1, B2, K1, K2, K3, K4). Ten forward gears and one reverse gear can be achieved between the transmission input (GW1-A) and the transmission output (GW2-A) by selectively operating the six shift elements (B1, B2, K1, K2, K3, K4). A drive train for a motor vehicle having such a transmission (G) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A range-change transmission device includes an input shaft, an intermediate shaft, a countershaft, a transmission output shaft, and a first planetary gear set. A first transmission element of the first planetary gear set is permanently coupled to the intermediate shaft in a rotationally fixed manner. A second transmission element of the first planetary gear set is coupled to the transmission output shaft. A first switching unit is provided to arrange a third transmission element of the first planetary gear set to be fixed to the housing in at least one switching position. The range-change transmission device also includes a second planetary gear set. A third transmission element of the second planetary gear set is permanently coupled to the intermediate shaft in a rotationally fixed manner.

Abstract: A powersplit hybrid powertrain includes an electrically actuated brake that selectively engages a ring gear attached to a flywheel. The ring gear may be, for example, a starter ring gear. Engagement of the brake while the engine is stopped permits use of both electric machines to provide torque to vehicle wheels, thereby increasing the electric torque capacity of the powertrain. The position of the brake is more space efficient than conventional input shaft brakes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: A robust ground traction (drive) assembly for remotely controlled vehicles, which not only operates smoothly on surfaces that are flat, but also upon surfaces that include rugged terrain, snow, mud, and sand, is provided. The assembly includes a sun gear and a braking gear. The sun gear is configured to cause rotational force to be applied to second planetary gears through a coupling of first planetary gears. The braking gear is configured to cause the assembly (or the second planetary gears) to rotate around the braking gear when an obstacle or braking force is applied.

Abstract: An automatic transmission system [100] for controlling application of a power source [160] onto a driven-wheel [110] comprises at least two gear-sets [200] mounted on at least one mediating-disk [120], where the mediating-disks [120] are mounted on a dead-axle shaft [210]. The gear-sets [200] has (a) an output-wheel [130] connected to the power source [160] and revolves accordantly; diameter of the output-wheel [130] configured to set transmission-ratio of angular-velocity and torque to be applied to the driven-wheel [110]; the output-wheel [130] is mounted on the dead-axle shaft [210] and set side by side with the mediating-disk [120]; and (b) an Angular-Velocity Engagement Module [205] configured for automatic engagement and disengagement of the output-wheel [130] with the driven-wheel [110]. Each of the output wheels [130] has different diameter, configured for different transmission-ratio of angular-velocity and torque to be applied to the driven-wheel [110].

Abstract: A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle provides at least ten forward speed stages and one reverse speed stage by combination of: first to fourth planetary gear sets respectively having first to third rotation elements, fourth to sixth rotation elements, seventh to ninth rotation elements, or tenth to twelfth rotation elements; first to eighth shafts; at least four clutches and two brakes. In particular, the first shaft is fixedly connected to the first and fourth rotation elements and selectively connected to a transmission housing, the second shaft is fixedly connected to the second rotation element and an input shaft, the third shaft is fixedly connected to the fifth, eighth and twelfth rotation elements, the fourth shaft is fixedly connected to the ninth and tenth rotation elements and selectively connected to the input shaft.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: A multi-speed transmission including a plurality of planetary gearsets and a plurality of selective couplers to achieve at least nine forward speed ratios is disclosed. The plurality of planetary gearsets may include a first planetary gearset, a second planetary gearset, a third planetary gearset, and a fourth planetary gearset. The plurality of selective couplers may include a number of clutches and a number of brakes. The multi-speed transmission may have four planetary gearsets and six selective couplers. The six selective couplers may include three clutches and three brakes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: A multi-speed transmission including a plurality of planetary gearsets and a plurality of selective couplers to achieve at least nine forward speed ratios is disclosed. The plurality of planetary gearsets may include a first planetary gearset, a second planetary gearset, a third planetary gearset, and a fourth planetary gearset. The plurality of selective couplers may include a number of clutches and a number of brakes. The multi-speed transmission may have four planetary gearsets and six selective couplers. The six selective couplers may include four clutches and two brakes.

Abstract: A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle includes an input shaft, an output shaft, a first planetary gear set including first, second and third rotation elements, a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth and sixth rotation elements, a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth and ninth rotation elements, a fourth planetary gear set including tenth, eleventh and twelfth rotational elements, a first shaft, a second shaft, a third shaft, a fourth shaft, a fifth shaft connecting the sixth rotational element to the seventh rotational element and selectively connected to the input shaft or the third shaft, a sixth shaft connecting the eighth rotational element to the twelfth rotational element, a seventh shaft connected to the ninth rotational element, and an eighth shaft connected to the eleventh rotational element, selectively connected to the fourth shaft and directly connected to the output shaft.

Abstract: A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle includes: an input shaft from an engine; an output shaft; and first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets each including three rotating elements. The gear train also includes eight shafts for selectively connecting the planetary gear sets and the input and output shafts in various configurations to achieve at least 11 forward speeds and at least one reverse speed.

Abstract: A family of transmission gearing arrangements produces ten forward and one reverse speed ratios by selective engagement of various combinations of four shift elements. Each disclosed transmission includes four planetary gearsets and six shift elements.

Abstract: A transmission (G) is provided with four planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3, P4), several shafts (W1-W8) and a first, second, third, fourth and fifth shift element (B1, B2, K1, K2, K3), the selective meshing of which brings about different transmission ratio relationships between a transmission input shaft (GW1) and a transmission output shaft (GW2). The second shift element (B2) and/or the fifth shift element (K3) is arranged, in a series at a sixth shift element (K4), in the power flow between the fifth shaft (W5) and a sun gear (So-P4) of the fourth planetary gear set (P4).

Abstract: A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft receiving torque of an engine, an output shaft outputting torque of the engine, a first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a third planetary gear set, a fourth planetary gear set, a first shaft, a second shaft, a third shaft, a fourth shaft directly connected to the input shaft, a fifth shaft selectively connectable to the second shaft, a sixth shaft selectively connectable to the fifth shaft, a seventh shaft selectively connectable to the fourth shaft and the fifth shaft, and an eighth shaft directly connected to the output shaft.

Abstract: A method for operating an automatic transmission is provided. The method includes initiating a synchronization of a positive shifting element of the automatic transmission. The method also includes closing a first non-positive shifting element of the automatic transmission and positioning a second non-positive shifting element of the automatic transmission at an engaged configuration of the second non-positive shifting element during the synchronization of the first positive shifting element in order to synchronize the first positive shifting element.

Abstract: A multi-stage transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft, an output shaft, first, second, third and fourth planetary gear devices disposed between the input shaft and the output shaft to transmit rotary force, each of the first, second, third and fourth planetary gear devices having three rotary elements, and at least six shifting elements connected to the rotary elements of the first, second, third and fourth planetary gear devices.

Abstract: A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft receiving power from an engine, an output shaft configured to output power changed in speed, a first planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotating elements, a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotating elements, a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotating element, and six control elements which are disposed at positions where the rotating elements are selectively connected to each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multiple speed transmission having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gearsets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets includes first, second and ring gears. The input member is continuously interconnected with at least one member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets, and the output member is continuously interconnected with another member of one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are achieved by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms.

Abstract: An automatic transmission wherein the intermediate gear and the reduced-speed rotation output are coupled to each other via a first clutch, the second ring gear and the input are coupled to each other via a second clutch, the first sun gear and the reduced-speed rotation output are coupled to each other via a third clutch, the first sun gear is coupled to a first lock, the second ring gear is coupled to a second lock, and the common carrier is coupled to an output member.

Abstract: A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a four coupling members and a six torque-transmitting mechanisms. Further, a hydraulic fluid control circuit is provided for controlling the operation of the plurality of torque-transmitting devices. The hydraulic fluid control circuit receives pressurized hydraulic fluid from an off-axis hydraulic fluid pump and has a plurality of fluid passages disposed in the transmission house, input member and other coupling members.

Abstract: A dog clutch for an automatic transmission includes a shape-memory alloy shifter. The shape-memory alloy shifter is configured for moving a sliding clutch along an axial direction between an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration. A plurality of splines of a mating clutch meshes with a plurality of splines of the sliding clutch in the engaged configuration. A related automatic transmission is also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle automatic transmission of a multistage type includes multiple engagement elements having an engagement state switched by an oil pressure to selectively establish a plurality of shift stages based on a combination of engagement and release of the multiple engagement elements according to an oil pressure supplied from a hydraulic circuit, each of the shift stages being established by engagement of two or more engagement elements of the multiple engagement elements, at least one of the multiple engagement elements being a normally closed engagement element engaged when no oil pressure is supplied from the hydraulic circuit, and the normally closed engagement element being a meshing engagement element.

Abstract: A multi-stage transmission for vehicle may include an input shaft; and an output shafts; first to fourth planetary gear devices transmitting rotary force between the input and output shafts, each of them having three rotary elements; and at least six shifting elements connected to the rotary elements of the planetary gear devices; wherein first rotary element of the first planetary gear device is permanently connected to the input shaft and second rotary element of the third planetary gear device, second rotary element is installed to be fixable by any one of the shifting elements and variably connected to first rotary element of the third planetary gear device and first rotary element of the fourth planetary gear device, and third rotary element is variably connected to first rotary element of the second planetary gear device and permanently connected to second rotary element of the second planetary gear device.

Abstract: A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, at least four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and a brake actuatable in combinations of four to establish a plurality of forward gear ratios and at least one reverse gear ratio.

Abstract: An automatic transmission uses 6 shift elements applied in combinations of four to establish ten forward speed ratios and a reverse speed ratio. The automatic transmission uses a hydraulic control system to control engagement of the six elements, control engagement of a torque converter bypass clutch, control engagement of a parking pawl, and to provide fluid for a hydrodynamic torque converter and for lubrication. The parking pawl is disengaged in response to engagement of two of the six shift elements and remains disengaged in response to engagement of other shift elements. A single valve controls several different functions associated with the two-pass torque converter. Pressurized fluid is provided by a variable displacement engine driven pump and also by an electric pump. A priority valve reduces lubrication flow when other fluid demands are high as indicated by the pump displacement control circuit.

Abstract: A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for vehicles may include an input shaft receiving torque of an engine, an output shaft outputting changed torque, a first planetary gear set including a first sun gear, a first planetary carrier, and a first ring gear, a second planetary gear set including a second sun gear, a second planetary carrier, and a second ring gear, a third planetary gear set including a third sun gear, a third planetary carrier, and a third ring gear, a fourth planetary gear set including a fourth sun gear, a fourth planetary carrier, and a fourth ring gear, a first rotational shaft, a second rotational shaft, a third rotational shaft, a fourth rotational shaft, a fifth rotational shaft, a sixth rotational shaft, a seventh rotational shaft, an eighth rotational shaft, and six friction elements selectively connecting the rotational shafts and the transmission housing.

Abstract: A multi-stage transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft, an output shaft, first, second, third and fourth planetary gear devices disposed between the input shaft and the output shaft to transmit rotary force, each of the first, second, third and fourth planetary gear devices having three rotary elements, and at least six shifting elements connected to the rotary elements of the planetary gear devices.

Abstract: A multi-stage transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft and an output shaft, a first planetary gear device, a second planetary gear device, a third planetary gear device, and a fourth planetary gear device provided between the input shaft and the output shaft to transfer a torque and each including three rotating elements, and at least six shifting elements connected to the rotating elements of the first to fourth planetary gear devices.

Abstract: A transmission includes an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a coupling member and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes.

Abstract: A transmission gearing arrangement has four simple planetary gear sets and five or six shift elements. A ring gear is fixedly held against rotation. A sun gear and a carrier are fixedly coupled to the input shaft. One embodiment has two brakes and three clutches and produces seven forward speeds by selective engagement of various combinations of two of the shift elements. Other embodiments have two brakes and four clutches and produce nine forward speeds by selective engagement of various combinations of two of the shift elements. Each embodiment may optionally include a passive one way brake that simplifies the control of certain shifts.

Abstract: A transmission gearing arrangements produces up to ten forward and one reverse speed ratios by selective engagement of various combinations of four shift elements. Each disclosed transmission includes four planetary gear sets and at least six shift elements. One of the shift elements may be a dog clutch. Optional passive one way brakes simplify the control.

Abstract: A machine having a powertrain including an engine operably connected to a torque converter and a transmission. The machine includes a control system receive an activation signal indicative of an automatic mode operation of the machine and command the torque converter to remain in a direct-drive mode while the transmission shifts from a first gear ratio to a second gear ratio. The control system also limits engine speed below a first engine speed limit when a gear ratio setting of the transmission is indicative of the second gear ratio.

Abstract: A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, at least four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes actuatable in combinations of three to establish a plurality of forward gear ratios and at least one reverse gear ratio.

Abstract: Nine-speed multi-stage transmission with four planetary gear sets, rotatable shafts and six shift elements. Sun of first set is connected to fifth shaft which is couplable, via third brake, to housing and is connectable, via first clutch, to drive shaft which is connectable, via second clutch, to seventh shaft which is connected to ring of third set and carrier of second set. Drive shaft is connectable to eighth shaft, via third clutch, connected to carrier of first set and sun of second set. Sixth shaft is connected to ring of second set and carrier of fourth set. Fourth shaft is connected to ring of first set and sun of fourth set and is couplable, via second brake, to housing. Third shaft is connected to sun of third set and is couplable, via first brake, to housing. Output shaft is connected to carrier of third set and ring of fourth set.

Abstract: A clutch assembly is disclosed that combines a positively engaging dog clutch and one way clutch. The two devices are design such that the one way clutch never interferes with the engagement or disengagement of the dog clutch. In one embodiment, the one way clutch transmits torque in particular rotational positions and the dog teeth are circumferentially placed such that they do not engage in any of these positions. In another embodiment, the dog clutch piston, to which the teeth are secured, is permitted to rotate enough to accommodate any interference between dog teeth during engagement. In either embodiment, the teeth faces that transmit torque in the same direction as the one way clutch may be angled such that torque in that direction tends to disengage the dog clutch.

Abstract: A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, at least four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and a brake actuatable in combinations of four to establish a plurality of forward gear ratios and at least one reverse gear ratio.

Abstract: A transmission has an input member, an output member, at least four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The coupling members continuously interconnect a member of the first, second, third and fourth planetary gear sets with another member of the first, second, third and fourth planetary gear sets. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes selectively engageable to interconnect at least one of the first, second and third members with at least one other of the first, second, third members and a stationary member and are actuatable in combinations of three to establish a plurality of forward gear ratios and one reverse gear ratio.

Abstract: An automatic transmission includes an input shaft, first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets, a plurality of engagement mechanisms, and an output member. The input shaft is rotatably supported inside a transmission case to be rotated by a driving force received from a drive source. The first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets are arranged in sequence along an axis line of the input shaft and each include three elements having a sun gear, a carrier, and a ring gear. The plurality of engagement mechanisms each releasably connect two of the three elements with each other or releasably connect one of the three elements to the transmission case. The output member is disposed on outer circumferences of the second and third planetary gear sets and connected to the ring gear of one of the second and third planetary gear sets to output rotation of the input shaft.

Abstract: A multi-gear transmission of a vehicle having a housing in which four planetary gearsets and a plurality of shafts and shifting elements are arranged. The drive input shaft can couple the sun gears of gearsets (RS1, RS3) and the carrier of gearset (RS1) and can be connected indirectly to the carrier of gearset (RS2). The drive output shaft couples the ring gear of gearset (RS4) and is connected directly or can be indirectly connected to the carrier of gearset (RS3), the sun gear and carrier of gearset (RS1) and the sun gear of gearset (RS4) can be connected to the housing. The ring gear of gearset (RS1) couples the carrier of gearset (RS4) and can be or is connected to the sun gear of gearset (RS2), and the ring gear of gearset (RS2) and the ring gear of gearset (RS3) are, or can be, connected to one another.

Abstract: A transmission includes a housing, four planetary mechanisms, four clutches, two brakes, plural connection members connecting elements of each of planetary mechanisms one another, an input shaft, and an output shaft. A first connection member at which the third clutch is positioned is positioned at an outer periphery side compared to a second connection member connecting a ring gear of the second planetary mechanism and a carrier of the third planetary mechanism. An installation surface to which a third brake braking a rotation of a connection part is addable and which is opposed to an inner periphery surface of the housing is formed at the connection part connecting the third clutch and a ring gear of the third planetary mechanism among the first connection member.

Abstract: Transmission with four gear sets, shafts and six shift elements. Sun of first set is connected to fifth shaft, which is couplable to housing by second brake and connectable by first clutch to driveshaft, which is connectable to seventh shaft connected by second clutch to carrier of second set and is connectable by third clutch to eighth shaft connected to carrier of first set and to sun of second set. Seventh shaft is connectable to third shaft connected to ring gear of third set by fourth clutch. Sixth shaft is connected to ring gear of second set and carrier of fourth set. Fourth shaft is connected to ring gear of first set and to sun of fourth set and is couplable to housing by first brake. Sun of third set is coupled to housing. Output shaft is connected to carrier of third set and to ring gear of fourth set.

Abstract: An automatic transmission that changes a relative speed between an input and output member. Four planetary gears are provided, having (i) first to third rotary elements, (ii) fourth to sixth rotary elements, (iii) seventh to ninth rotary elements, and (iv) tenth to twelfth rotary elements. Four couplings are provided between (i) first and sixth rotary elements, (ii) second rotary and ninth rotary elements, (iii) third and eighth rotary elements, and (iv) fifth and twelfth rotary elements. Three clutches are provided between (i) second coupling element and input member, (ii) fourth rotary element input member, and (iii) tenth rotary element and input member. Three brakes are provided at (i) the fourth coupling element, (ii) fourth rotary element, (iii) and seventh rotary element. The output member is connected to the third coupling element.

Abstract: A multi-ratio transmission with nine forward and one reverse gear. Sun gears of first and third gearsets (P1, P3) are couplable, via brake (04), a housing. Carrier of third gearset (P3) and sun gear of second gearset (P2) are couplable, via clutch (13), to input shaft or coupled, via brake (03), housing. Input shaft detachably couples, via clutch (16), ring gear of third gearset (P3), and, via clutch (18), carrier of second gearset (P2) and detachably couples, via clutch (78), ring gear of fourth gearset (P4). Ring gear of second gearset (P2) and carrier of first gearset (P2, P1) are connected to one another. Output shaft couples carrier and ring gear of the fourth and first gearsets (P4, P1) to one another. The sun gear of fourth gearset (P4) is coupled to the housing.