Hydromechanical transmission with split torque and regenerative torque flow paths
Patent
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OSTI ID:5702352
A hydrokinetic torque converter mechanism is described for an automotive vehicle driveline adapted to deliver driving torque from a driving shaft to an output shaft; a compound planetary gear unit having two input elements, a reaction element, separate torque input shafts connected respectively to the input elements; the hydrokinetic unit comprising a bladed impeller and a bladed turbine, the impeller being connected to the driving shaft, the tubing being connected to one of the input shafts; a centrifugally operated clutch means for connecting a second input shaft to the driving shaft and an overrunning coupling between the output side of the centrifugally actuated clutch and the first input shaft.
- Assignee:
- Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4592250
- OSTI ID:
- 5702352
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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