Vehicle drive system including a transmission
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F16H-003/72
F16H-037/08
출원번호
US-0218817
(2011-08-26)
등록번호
US-8888637
(2014-11-18)
발명자
/ 주소
Kimes, John W.
출원인 / 주소
Means Industries, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Brooks Kushman P.C.
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58
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A vehicle drive system including a transmission is provided. The system includes a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements. The second element connects with an output shaft of the transmission. The system further includes a transmission housing. The system stil
A vehicle drive system including a transmission is provided. The system includes a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements. The second element connects with an output shaft of the transmission. The system further includes a transmission housing. The system still further includes an electric motor which has an output shaft connecting with the first and fourth elements for driving the first and fourth elements in response to an electrical signal to obtain a desired transmission ratio. The system further includes a non-friction controllable clutch assembly which is non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the motor output shaft.
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1. A vehicle drive system including a transmission, the system comprising: a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements, the second element comprising a ring gear continuously connecting with an output shaft of the transmission;a transmission housing;an electric m
1. A vehicle drive system including a transmission, the system comprising: a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements, the second element comprising a ring gear continuously connecting with an output shaft of the transmission;a transmission housing;an electric motor having an output shaft connecting with the first and fourth elements for driving the first and fourth elements in response to an electrical signal to obtain a desired transmission ratio;a non-friction controllable clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the motor output shaft; anda non-friction controllable brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the third element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the housing, the brake assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio. 2. The system as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a non-friction controllable second brake assembly, having a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the housing, the second brake assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio. 3. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first, third and fourth elements comprise a first sun gear, a carrier and a second sun gear, respectively. 4. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the third element is connecting with an output shaft of a power plant and wherein the system further comprises a non-friction clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the third element to the power plant output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the power plant output shaft. 5. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the electric motor is mounted within the housing. 6. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the transmission is an automatic transmission. 7. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the transmission is a multi-speed, step ratio transmission for automotive vehicles. 8. The system as claimed in claim 1 further comprising an electromechanical apparatus to control the state of the clutch assembly in response to an electrical power signal. 9. The system as claimed in claim 8 wherein the electromechanical apparatus includes a latching solenoid. 10. A vehicle drive system including a transmission, the system comprising: a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements, the second element comprising a ring gear continuously connecting with an output shaft of the transmission;a transmission housing;an electric motor having an output shaft connecting with the first and fourth elements for driving the first and fourth elements in response to an electrical signal to obtain a desired transmission ratio;a non-friction controllable clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the motor output shaft; anda non-friction clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the first element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the first element from the motor output shaft. 11. The system as claimed in claim 10 further comprising a non-friction controllable brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the housing, the brake assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio. 12. A vehicle drive system including a transmission, the system comprising: a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements, the second element comprising a ring gear continuously connecting with an output shaft of the transmission;a transmission housing;an electric motor having an output shaft connecting with the first and fourth elements for driving the first and fourth elements in response to an electrical signal to obtain a desired transmission ratio;a non-friction controllable clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the motor output shaft; anda power plant having an output shaft wherein the system further comprises a non-friction clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the power plant output shaft to an output shaft of an engine and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the power plant output shaft from the engine output shaft. 13. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the electric motor is utilized for regenerative braking in response to a control signal. 14. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the clutch assembly includes an overrunning coupling assembly which allows the fourth element to free-wheel relative to the motor output shaft in the uncoupling state. 15. The system as claimed in claim 14 wherein the clutch assembly includes a first member coupled to the fourth element, a second member coupled to the motor output shaft and at least one ratcheting member for selectively coupling the first and second members together in the coupling state. 16. A vehicle drive system including a three-speed transmission, the system comprising: a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements, the second element comprising a ring gear continuously connecting with an output shaft of the transmission;a transmission housing;an electric motor having an output shaft connecting with the first and fourth elements for driving the first and fourth elements in response to an electrical signal to obtain a desired transmission ratio;non-friction controllable first and second brake assemblies, the first brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the housing, the second brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the third element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the housing, the first and second brake assemblies being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio; anda non-friction clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the motor output shaft. 17. The system as claimed in claim 16 wherein the first, third and fourth elements comprise a first sun gear, a carrier and a second sun gear, respectively. 18. The system as claimed in claim 16 wherein the electric motor is utilized for regenerative braking in response to a control signal. 19. The system as claimed in claim 16 wherein the electric motor is mounted on the housing. 20. The system as claimed in claim 16 wherein the transmission is an automatic transmission. 21. The system as claimed in claim 16 wherein the transmission is a multi-speed, step ratio transmission for automotive vehicles. 22. The system as claimed in claim 16 wherein the clutch assembly includes an overrunning coupling assembly which allows the fourth element to free-wheel relative to the motor output shaft in the uncoupling state. 23. The system as claimed in claim 22 wherein the clutch assembly includes a first member coupled to the fourth element, a second member coupled to the motor output shaft and at least one ratcheting member for selectively coupling the first and second members together in the coupling state. 24. The system as claimed in claim 16 further comprising an electromechanical apparatus to control the state of the clutch assembly in response to an electrical power signal. 25. The system as claimed in claim 24 wherein the electromechanical apparatus includes a latching solenoid. 26. A vehicle drive system including a multi-speed transmission, the system comprising: a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements, the second element comprising a ring gear continuously connecting with an output shaft of the transmission and the third element connecting with an output shaft of a power plant;a transmission housing;an electric motor having an output shaft connecting with the first and fourth elements for driving the first and fourth elements in response to an electrical signal to obtain a desired transmission ratio;non-friction controllable first and second brake assemblies, the first brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the housing, the second brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the third element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the housing, the first and second brake assemblies being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio;a non-friction first clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the motor output shaft;a non-friction second clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the first element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the first element from the motor output shaft; anda non-friction third clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the third element to the power plant output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the power plant output shaft. 27. The system as claimed in claim 26 wherein the first, third and fourth elements comprise a first sun gear, a carrier and a second sun gear, respectively. 28. The system as claimed in claim 26 wherein the electric motor is utilized for regenerative braking in response to a control signal. 29. A vehicle drive system including a multi-speed transmission, the system comprising: a power plant having an output shaft;a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements, the second element comprising a ring gear continually connecting with an output shaft of the transmission and the third element connecting with the power plant output shaft;a transmission housing;an electric motor having an output shaft connecting with the first and fourth elements for driving the first and fourth elements in response to an electrical signal to obtain a desired transmission ratio;non-friction controllable first and second brake assemblies, the first brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the housing, the second brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the third element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the housing, the first and second brake assemblies being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio;a non-friction first clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the motor output shaft;a non-friction second clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the first element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the first element from the motor output shaft;a non-friction third clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the third element to the power plant output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the power plant output shaft;a non-friction fourth clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the power plant output shaft to an engine output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the power plant output shaft from the engine output shaft. 30. The system as claimed in claim 29 wherein the first, third and fourth elements comprise a first sun gear, a carrier and a second sun gear, respectively. 31. The system as claimed in claim 29 wherein the electric motor is utilized for regenerative braking in response to a control signal. 32. The system as claimed in claim 29 wherein the electric motor and the power plant are mounted within the housing. 33. A vehicle drive system including a transmission, the system comprising: a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements, the second element comprising a ring gear continuously connecting with an output shaft of the transmission, the third element connecting with an engine output shaft;a transmission housing;an electric motor having an output shaft connecting with the first and fourth elements for driving the first and fourth elements in response to a first electrical signal;a non-friction controllable first clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the motor output shaft;a power plant having an output shaft connecting with the fourth element for driving the fourth element in response to a second electrical signal; anda non-friction controllable second clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the power plant output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the power plant output shaft. 34. The system as claimed in claim 33 further comprising a non-friction controllable brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the housing, the brake assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio. 35. The system as claimed in claim 33 further comprising a non-friction controllable brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the third element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the housing, the brake assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio. 36. The system as claimed in claim 33 further comprising non-friction controllable first and second brake assemblies, the first brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the housing, the second brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the third element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the housing, the first and second brake assemblies being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio. 37. The system as claimed in claim 33 wherein the first, third and fourth elements comprise a first sun gear, a carrier and a second sun gear, respectively. 38. The system as claimed in claim 33 further comprising a non-friction controllable third clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the first element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the first element from the motor output shaft. 39. The system as claimed in claim 33 wherein the electric motor and the power plant are mounted within the housing. 40. The system as claimed in claim 33 wherein the transmission is an automatic transmission. 41. The system as claimed in claim 33 wherein the transmission is a multi-speed, step ratio transmission for automotive vehicles. 42. The system as claimed in claim 33 wherein the power plant comprises an electric motor. 43. The system as claimed in claim 33 wherein the second clutch assembly includes an overrunning coupling assembly which allows the fourth element to free-wheel relative to the power plant output shaft in the uncoupling state. 44. The system as claimed in claim 43 wherein the second clutch assembly includes a first member coupled to the fourth element, a second member coupled to the power plant output shaft and at least one ratcheting member for selectively coupling the first and second members together in the coupling state. 45. The system as claimed in claim 33 further comprising an electromechanical apparatus to control the state of the second clutch assembly in response to an electrical power signal. 46. The system as claimed in claim 45 wherein the electromechanical apparatus includes a latching solenoid. 47. The system as claimed in claim 33 wherein the system includes a plurality of non-friction, non-hydraulically controlled coupling assemblies including the second clutch assembly. 48. The system as claimed in claim 47 wherein the plurality of non-friction coupling assemblies includes at least one one-way brake assembly. 49. A vehicle drive system including a multi-speed transmission, the system comprising: a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements, the second element comprising a ring gear continuously connecting with an output shaft of the transmission and the fourth element connecting with an output shaft of a power plant;a transmission housing;an electric motor having an output shaft connecting with the first and fourth elements for driving the first and fourth elements in response to an electrical signal to obtain a desired transmission ratio;non-friction controllable first and second brake assemblies, the first brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the housing, the second brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the third element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the housing, the first and second brake assemblies being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio;a non-friction first clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the motor output shaft;a non-friction second clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the first element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the first element from the motor output shaft; anda non-friction third clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the power plant output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the power plant output shaft. 50. The system as claimed in claim 49 wherein the first, third and fourth elements comprise a first sun gear, a carrier and a second sun gear, respectively. 51. A vehicle drive system including a multi-speed transmission, the system comprising: a power plant having an output shaft;a compound planetary gear set including first, second, third and fourth elements, the second element comprising a ring gear continuously connecting with an output shaft of the transmission and the fourth element connecting with the power plant output shaft;a transmission housing;an electric motor having an output shaft connecting with the first and fourth elements for driving the first and fourth elements in response to an electrical signal;non-friction controllable first and second brake assemblies, the first brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the housing, the second brake assembly having a coupling state for coupling the third element to the housing and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the housing, the first and second brake assemblies being non-hydraulically controlled to change state to maintain the desired transmission ratio;a non-friction first clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the motor output shaft;a non-friction second clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the first element to the motor output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the first element from the motor output shaft;a non-friction third clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the fourth element to the power plant output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the fourth element from the power plant output shaft;a non-friction fourth clutch assembly being non-hydraulically controlled to change between a coupling state for coupling the third element to an engine output shaft and an uncoupling state for uncoupling the third element from the engine output shaft. 52. The system as claimed in claim 51 wherein the first, third and fourth elements comprise a first sun gear, a carrier and a second sun gear, respectively. 53. The system as claimed in claim 51 wherein the electric motor and the power plant are mounted within the housing. 54. The system as claimed in claim 51 wherein the power plant comprises an electric motor.
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