Control of shifting transmission for constant and variable frequency systems
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F16H-001/28
F16H-003/52
출원번호
US-0861801
(2013-04-12)
등록번호
US-9121476
(2015-09-01)
발명자
/ 주소
Heglund, William S.
Lemmers, Jr., Glenn C.
출원인 / 주소
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
대리인 / 주소
Locke Lord LLP
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5
초록▼
A transmission for providing mechanical power from an input includes a transmission assembly having an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed. A first planet is rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm. A trim ring operatively contacts the
A transmission for providing mechanical power from an input includes a transmission assembly having an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed. A first planet is rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm. A trim ring operatively contacts the first planet for mutual rotation therewith. A brake is operatively connected to the trim ring for controlling rotation of the trim ring. A second planet is rotatably mounted to a second end of the arm. The second planet operatively contacts the first planet for mutual rotation therewith. An output ring operatively contacts the second planet for mutual rotation therewith to rotate at an output speed based on an input speed of the arm and a trim speed of the trim ring.
대표청구항▼
1. A transmission for providing mechanical power from an input comprising: a transmission assembly including an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed;a first planet rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm;a trim ring operatively contactin
1. A transmission for providing mechanical power from an input comprising: a transmission assembly including an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed;a first planet rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm;a trim ring operatively contacting the first planet for mutual rotation therewith;a brake operatively connected to the trim ring for controlling rotation of the trim ring;a second planet rotatably mounted to a second end of the arm, wherein the second planet operatively contacts the first planet for mutual rotation therewith; andan output ring operatively contacting the second planet for mutual rotation therewith to rotate at an output speed based on an input speed of the arm and a trim speed of the trim ring, wherein the brake is configured and adapted to shift the transmission assembly from a first condition in which the trim ring is held stationary relative to the arm, and a second condition in which the trim ring and arm rotate together, further comprising an overrunning clutch operatively connecting the arm to the trim ring to allow relative rotation of the arm and trim ring in the first condition and when shifting between the first and second conditions, and to allow common rotation of the arm and trim ring in the second condition, preventing rotation speed of the trim ring exceeding input rotation speed of the arm. 2. A transmission for providing mechanical power from an input comprising: a transmission assembly including an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed;a first planet rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm;a trim ring operatively contacting the first planet for mutual rotation therewith;a brake operatively connected to the trim ring for controlling rotation of the trim ring;a second planet rotatably mounted to a second end of the arm, wherein the second planet operatively contacts the first planet for mutual rotation therewith; andan output ring operatively contacting the second planet for mutual rotation therewith to rotate at an output speed based on an input speed of the arm and a trim speed of the trim ring, wherein the brake is configured and adapted to shift the transmission assembly from a first condition in which the trim ring is held stationary relative to the arm, and a second condition in which the trim ring and arm rotate together, further comprising a control loop operatively connected to the trim ring and the brake to command brake torque and thereby control trim ring rotation speed to maintain output speed of the output ring within a predetermined range when shifting between the first and second conditions. 3. A transmission for providing mechanical power from an input comprising: a transmission assembly including an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed;a first planet rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm;a trim ring operatively contacting the first planet for mutual rotation therewith;a brake operatively connected to the trim ring for controlling rotation of the trim ring;a second planet rotatably mounted to a second end of the arm, wherein the second planet operatively contacts the first planet for mutual rotation therewith; andan output ring operatively contacting the second planet for mutual rotation therewith to rotate at an output speed based on an input speed of the arm and a trim speed of the trim ring, wherein the brake is configured and adapted to shift the transmission assembly from a first condition in which the trim ring is held stationary relative to the arm, and a second condition in which the trim ring and arm rotate together, further comprising a control loop operatively connecting the arm to the brake to control shifting speed for shifting between the first and second conditions by application of the brake to maintain output of the output ring within a predetermined range of at least one of speed and acceleration. 4. A transmission for providing mechanical power from an input comprising: a transmission assembly including an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed;a first planet rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm;a trim ring operatively contacting the first planet for mutual rotation therewith;a brake operatively connected to the trim ring for controlling rotation of the trim ring;a second planet rotatably mounted to a second end of the arm, wherein the second planet operatively contacts the first planet for mutual rotation therewith; andan output ring operatively contacting the second planet for mutual rotation therewith to rotate at an output speed based on an input speed of the arm and a trim speed of the trim ring, wherein the brake is configured and adapted to shift the transmission assembly from a first condition in which the trim ring is held stationary relative to the arm, and a second condition in which the trim ring and arm rotate together, wherein the trim ring, first planet, second planet, and output ring have relative gear ratios operative to provide a normalized output speed at the output ring in the range of about 1 to 2.2 given a normalized input speed at the arm ranging from about 1 to 4.5 by shifting between the first and second conditions. 5. A transmission for providing mechanical power from an input comprising: a transmission assembly including an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed;a first planet rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm;a trim ring operatively contacting the first planet for mutual rotation therewith;a brake operatively connected to the trim ring for controlling rotation of the trim ring;a second planet rotatably mounted to a second end of the arm, wherein the second planet operatively contacts the first planet for mutual rotation therewith; andan output ring operatively contacting the second planet for mutual rotation therewith to rotate at an output speed based on an input speed of the arm and a trim speed of the trim ring, wherein the brake is configured and adapted to shift the transmission assembly from a first condition in which the trim ring is held stationary relative to the arm, and a second condition in which the trim ring and arm rotate together, wherein the trim ring, first planet, second planet, and output ring have relative gear ratios operative to provide a normalized output speed at the output ring in the range of about 1 to 2.3 given a normalized input speed at the arm ranging from about 1 to 5 by shifting between the first and second conditions. 6. A transmission for providing mechanical power from an input comprising: a transmission assembly including an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed;a first planet rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm;a trim ring operatively contacting the first planet for mutual rotation therewith;a brake operatively connected to the trim ring for controlling rotation of the trim ring;a second planet rotatably mounted to a second end of the arm, wherein the second planet operatively contacts the first planet for mutual rotation therewith; andan output ring operatively contacting the second planet for mutual rotation therewith to rotate at an output speed based on an input speed of the arm and a trim speed of the trim ring, wherein the brake is configured and adapted to shift the transmission assembly from a first condition in which the trim ring is held stationary relative to the arm, and a second condition in which the trim ring and arm rotate together, further comprising a continuously variable transmission operatively connected to the output ring to provide a substantially constant normalized output speed of about 1 to 1 over a normalized input speed range of the arm from about 1 to 5 even as the brake shifts the transmission assembly between the first and second conditions. 7. A transmission as recited in claim 6, wherein the continuously variable transmission is a constant speed drive. 8. A method of controlling output speed in a mechanical transmission system, the method comprising: sensing at least input speed of a transmission for providing mechanical power from an input including: a transmission assembly including an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed;a first planet rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm;a trim ring operatively contacting the first planet for mutual rotation therewith;a brake operatively connected to the trim ring for controlling rotation of the trim ring;a second planet rotatably mounted to a second end of the arm, wherein the second planet operatively contacts the first planet for mutual rotation therewith; andan output ring operatively contacting the second planet for mutual rotation therewith to rotate at an output speed based on an input speed of the arm and a trim speed of the trim ring; andcommanding the brake in response to control rotation rate of the trim ring to maintain rotation speed and acceleration of the output ring within a predetermined range when shifting the transmission from a first condition in which the trim ring is held stationary relative to the arm, and a second condition in which the trim ring and arm rotate together. 9. A method as recited in claim 8, further comprising: sensing rotation rate of the output ring; andcommanding the brake in response to control at least one of rotation speed and acceleration of the trim ring by application of the brake to maintain at least one of output speed and acceleration of the output ring within the predetermined range. 10. A method as recited in claim 8, wherein commanding the brake includes shifting the transmission between the first and second conditions to maintain a normalized output speed at the output ring in the range of about 1 to 2.2 given a normalized input speed at the arm ranging from about 1 to 4.5. 11. A method as recited in claim 8, wherein commanding the brake includes shifting the transmission between the first and second conditions to maintain a normalized output speed at the output ring in the range of about 1 to 2.3 given a normalized input speed at the arm ranging from about 1 to 5. 12. A method as recited in claim 8, wherein commanding the brake includes maintaining at least one of rotation speed and acceleration of the output ring within the predetermined range wherein only the brake is actively controlled. 13. A method as recited in claim 8, wherein a continuously variable transmission is operatively connected to the output ring, and further comprising providing a substantially constant normalized output speed from the continuously variable transmission of about 1 over a normalized input speed range of the arm from about 1 to 5 as the brake shifts between the first and second conditions. 14. A method as recited in claim 8, wherein commanding the brake includes commanding braking torque between the brake and the trim ring. 15. A method of controlling output speed in a mechanical transmission system, the method comprising: sensing at least input speed of a transmission for providing mechanical power from an input including: a transmission assembly including an arm configured and adapted to be connected to a mechanical input for rotation at an input speed;a first planet rotatably mounted to a first end of the arm;a trim ring operatively contacting the first planet for mutual rotation therewith;a brake operatively connected to the trim ring for controlling rotation of the trim ring;a second planet rotatably mounted to a second end of the arm, wherein the second planet operatively contacts the first planet for mutual rotation therewith; andan output ring operatively contacting the second planet for mutual rotation therewith to rotate at an output speed based on an input speed of the arm and a trim speed of the trim ring; andcommanding the brake in response to control rotation rate of the trim ring to maintain rotation speed and deceleration of the output ring within a predetermined range when shifting the transmission from a second condition in which the trim ring and arm rotate together, and a first condition in which the trim ring is held stationary relative to the arm. 16. A method as recited in claim 15, further comprising: sensing rotation rate of the output ring; and commanding the brake in response to control at least one of rotation speed and deceleration of the trim ring by application of the brake to maintain at least one of output speed and deceleration of the output ring within the predetermined range.
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